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BEING  A  RECORD  OF  THE  MEDALS  OF  HONOR  ISSUED  TO  THE  OFFICERS 
AND  ENLISTED  MEN  OF  THE  NAVY,  MARINE  CORPS,  AND  COAST  GUARD, 
UNDER  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  CONGRESS  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES,  FOR 
DEEDS  OF  GALLANTRY  AND  HEROISM  IN  TIMES  OF  WAR  AND  PEACE 

<J  This  record  of  the  personnel  who  have  shed  luster  upon  the  service  by  upholding  the  honor  of 
the  flag  in  storm  and  battle,  by  their  devotion  to  the  country  and  to  each  other,  and  by  their  unselfish- 
ness in  risking  their  own  lives  to  save  others,  is  especially  commended  to  the  rising  generation  of 
American  seamen,  that  they  may  emulate  the  deeds  of  their  heroic  predecessors,  and  maintain  that  high 
standard  of  gallantry  which  has  always  characterized  the  personnel  of  the  United  States  naval  service 


PUBLISHED  BY  THE  BUREAU  OF  NAVIGATION 
NAVY  DEPARTMENT 
NOVEMBER  15.  1916 


L.  C.  PALMER 

Chief  of  Bureau 


EXTRACTS  FROM  THE  STATUTES  AUTHORIZING  THE  ISSUE 
OF  MEDALS  OF  HONOR. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  navy.] 

SECTION  7.  And  it  is  further  enacted,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  be,  and  is  hereby, 
authorized  to  cause  two  hundred  medals  of  honor  to  be  prepared  with  suitable  emblematic 
devices  which  shall  be  bestowed  upon  such  petty  officers,  seamen,  landsmen,  and  marines 
as  shall  most  distinguish  themselves  by  their  gallantry  in  action  and  other  seamanlike 
qualities  during  the  present  war. 

Approved  December  21,  1861. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  establish  and  equalize  the  grade  of  line  officers  of  the  United 

States  Navy.] 

SECTION  10.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  *  *  *  Seamen  distinguishing  them- 
selves in  battle  or  by  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  their  profession  may  be  pro- 
moted to  forward  warrant  officers  or  acting  master's  mates,  as  they  may  best  be  qualified, 
upon  the  recommendation  of  their  commanding  officer,  approved  by  the  flag  officer  and 
the  Department.  Upon  such  promotion  they  shall  receive  a  gratuity  of  one  hundred 
dollars  and  a  medal  of  honor  to  be  prepared  by  the  Navy  Department. 

Approved  July  16,  1862. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  appoint  certain  officers  of  the  navy.] 

SECTION  3.  And  be  it  further  enacted.  That  *  *  *  Seamen  distinguishing  them- 
selves in  battle  or  by  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  their  profession  may  be  pro- 
moted to  forward  warrant  officers  or  acting  master's  mates,  as  they  may  be 'best  qualified, 
upon  the  recommendation  of  their  commanding  officer,  approved  by  the  flag  officer  and 
the  Department.  Upon  such  promotion  they  shall  receive  a  gratuity  of  one  hundred 
dollars  and  a  medal  of  honor  to  be  prepared  by  the  Navy  Department. 

Approved  May  17,  1864. 

AN  ACT  For  the  reward  of  enlisted  men  of  the  Navy  or  Marine  Corps. 

Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of 
America  in  Congress  assembled,  That  any  enlisted  man  of  the  Navy  or  Marine  Corps 
who  shall  have  distinguished  himself  in  battle  or  displayed  extraordinary  heroism  in  the 
line  of  his  profession  shall,  upon  recommendation  of  his  commanding  officer,  approved  by 
the  flag  officer  and  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  receive  a  gratuity  and  medal  of  honor  as 
provided  for  seamen  in  section  fourteen  hundred  and  seven  of  the  Revised  Statutes. 

Approved   March   3,   1901. 

[Public  resolution  No.  23.] 

JOINT  RESOLUTION  Authorizing  the  issue  of  duplicate  medals  where  the  originals  have 

been  lost  or  destroyed. 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of  America 
in  Congress  assembled,  That  in  any  case  where  the  President  of  the  United  States  has 
heretofore,  under  any  act  or  resolution  of  Congress,  caused  any  medal  to  be  made  and 
presented  to  any  officer  or  person  in  the  United  States  on  account  of  distinguished  or 
meritorious  services,  on  a  proper  showing  made  by  such  person  to  the  satisfaction  of  the 
President  that  such  medal  has  been  lost  or  destroyed  through  no  fault  of  the  beneficiary, 
and  that  diligent  search  has  been  made  therefor,  the  President  is  hereby  authorized  to 
cause  to  be  prepared  and  delivered  to  such  person  a  duplicate  of  such  medal,  the  cost  of 
which  shall  be  paid  out  of  any  money  in  the  Treasury  not  otherwise  appropriated. 

Approved  April  15,  1904. 

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6  EXTRACTS   FROM   STATUTES. 

[Extract  frcwu  "Ar  act  making  appropriations  for  the  naval  service  for  the  fiscal  year 
ending  June  30,  1916,  and  for  other  purposes."] 

The  President  of  the  United  States  is  hereby  empowered  to  prepare  a  suitable  medal 
of  honor  to  be  awarded  to  any  officer  of  the  Navy,  Marine  Corps,  or  Coas*  Guard  who 
shall  have  distinguished  himself  in  battle  or  displayed  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line 
of  his  profession. 

Approved  March  3,  1915. 

AN  ACT  To  establish  in  the  War  Department  and  in  the  Navy  Department,  respectively, 
a  roll,  designated  as  "  the  Army  and  Navy  medal  of  honor  roll,"  and  for  other 
purposes. 

Be  it  enacted  6y  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of 
America  in  Congress  assembled,  That  there  is  hereby  established  in  the  War  Department 
and  Navy  Department,  respectively,  a  roll  designated  as  "  the  Army  and  Navy  medal 
of  honor  roll."  Upon  written  application  made  to  the  Secretary  of  the  proper  depart- 
ment, and  subject  to  the  conditions  and  requirements  hereinafter  contained,  the  name 
of  each  surviving  person  who  has  served  in  the  military  or  naval  service  of  the  United 
States  in  any  war,  who  has  attained  or  shall  attain  the  age  of  sixty-five  years,  and 
who  has  been  awarded  a  medal  of  honor  for  having  in  action  involving  actual  conflict 
with  an  enemy  distinguished  himself  conspicuously  by  gallantry  or  intrepidity,  at  the 
risk  of  his  life,  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty,  and  who  was  honorably  discharged 
from  service  by  muster  out,  resignation,  or  otherwise,  shall  be,  by  the  Secretary  of  the 
proper  department,  entered  and  recorded  on  said  roll.  Applications  for  entry  on  said  roll 
shall  be  made  in  such  form  and  under  such  regulations  as  shall  be  prescribed  by  the 
War  Department  and  Navy  Department,  respectively,  and  proper  blanks  and  instruc- 
tions shall  be,  by  the  proper  Secretary,  furnished  without  charge  upon  request  made 
by  any  person  claiming  the  benefits  of  this  act. 

SEC.  2.  That  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Secretary  of  War  and  of  the  Secretary  of  the 
Navy  to  carry  this  act  into  effect  and  to  decide  whether  each  applicant,  under  this  act, 
in  his  department  is  entitled  to  the  benefit  of  this  act.  If  the  official  award  of  the 
medal  of  honor  to  the  applicant,  or  the  official  notice  to  him  thereof,  shall  appear  to 
show  that  the  medal  of  honor  was  awarded  to  the  applicant  for  such  an  act  as  is 
required  by  the  provisions  of  this  act,  it  shall  be  deemed  sufficient  to  entitle  the  appli- 
cant to  such  special  pension  without  further  investigation.  Otherwise  all  official  cor- 
respondence, orders,  reports,  recommendations,  requests,  and  other  evidence  now  on 
file  in  any  public  office  or  department  shall  be  considered.  A  certificate  of  service  and 
of  the  act  of  heroism,  gallantry,  bravery,  or  intrepidity  for  which  the  medal  of  honor 
was  awarded,  and  of  enrollment  under  this  act,  and  of  the  right  of  the  special  pensioner 
to  be  entitled  to  and  to  receive  the  special  pension  herein  granted,  shall  be  furnished 
each  person  whose  name  shall  be  so  entered  on  said  roll.  The  Secretary  of  War  and  the 
Secretary  of  the  Navy  shall  deliver  to  the  Commissioner  of  Pensions  a  certified  copy  of 
each  of  such  of  said  certificates  as  he  may  issue,  as  aforesaid,  and  the  same  shall  be 
full  and  sufficient  authority  to  the  Commissioner  of  Pensions  for  the  payment  by  him 
to  the  beneficiary  named  in  each  such  certificate  the  special  pension  herein  provided  for. 

SBC.  3.  That  each  such  surviving  person  whose  name  shall  have  been  entered  on  said 
roll  in  accordance  with  this  act  shall  be  entitled  to  and  shall  receive  and  be  paid  by 
the  Commissioner  of  Pension?  in  the  Department  of  the  Interior,  out  of  any  moneys 
in  the  Treasury  of  the  United  States  not  otherwise  appropriated,  a  special  pension  of 
$10  per  month  for  life,  payable  quarter  yearly.  The  Commissioner  of  Pensions  shall 
make  all  necessary  rules  and  regulations  for  making  payment  of  such  special  pensions 
to  the  beneficiaries  thereof. 

Such  special  pension  shall  bf-gin  on  the  day  that  nuch  person  shall  file  his  application 
for  enrollment  on  said  roll  in  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of  War  or  of  the  Secretary 
of  the  Navy  after  the  passage  and  approval  of  this  act,  and  shall  continue  during  the 
life  of  the  beneficiary. 

Such  special  pension  shall  not  deprive  any  such  special  pensioner  of  any  other  pen- 
sion or  of  any  benefit,  right,  or  privilege  to  which  he  is  or  may  hereafter  be  entitled 
under  any  existing  or  subsequent  law,  but  shall  be  in  addition  thereto. 

The  special  pension  allowed  under  this  act  shall  not  be  subject  to  any  attachment, 
execution,  levy,  tax,  lien,  or  detention  under  any  process  whatever. 

SEC.  4.  That  in  case  any  person  has  been  awarded  two  or  more  medals  of  honor,  he 
shall  not  be  entitled  to  and  shall  not  receive  more  than  one  such  special  pension. 

Rank  in  the  service  shall  not  be  considered  in  applications  filed  hereunder. 

Approved  April  27,  1916. 


ROLL  OF  HONOR, 


JOHN  M.  ADAMS. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

HAEEY  C.  ADEIANCE. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

MICHAEL  AHEAM. 

Paymaster's  steward  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge,  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864 ;  "  ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

EDWAED  ALLEN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th, 
21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the 
allied  forces  in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

AAEON  ANDEESON. 

Landsman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyandarik,  during  a 
boat  expedition  up  Mattox  Creek,  March  17,  1865 ;  was  reported  by 
his  commanding  officer  as  having  rendered  gallant  assistance,  loading 
the  howitzer  while*  lying  on  his  back,  and  then  firing  with  such  care 
and  precision  as  to  kill  and  wound  many  of  the  rebel  party.  (G.  O. 
59,  June  22,  1865.) 

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8  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

CAPTAIN  EDWIN  A.  ANDERSON,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914:  commanded  the  Second  Seaman  Regiment,  and  in 
marching  his  regiment  across  the  open  space  in  front  of  the  Naval 
Academy  and  other  buildings  he  unexpectedly  met  a  heavy  fire  from 
riflemen,  machine  guns,  and  1-pounders,  which  caused  part  of  his 
command  to  break  and  fall  back,  many  casualties  occurring  amongst 
them  at  the  time.  His  indifference  to  the  heavy  fire,  to  which  he  him- 
self was  exposed  at  the  head  of  his  regiment,  showed  him  to  be  fear- 
less and  courageous  in  battle.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4, 1915.) 

ROBERT  ANDERSON. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Crusader  and  Keokuk;  ex- 
hibited in  the  former  vessel,  on  all  occasions,  in  various  skirmishes 
and  fights,  the  greatest  intrepidity  and  devotion.  In  the  latter  vessel, 
during  the  attack  on  Charleston,  was  stationed  at  the  wheel,  and 
when  the  shot  penetrated,  scattering  the  iron,  desired-  to  cover  his 
commanding  officer  with  his  person.  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate.  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

WILLIAM  ANDERSON. 

Coxswain  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  for  rescuing  from  drowning 
W.  H.  Moffatt,  first  class  boy,  on  the  28th  of  June,  1878. 

JOHN  ANDREWS. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia;  was  stationed 
at  the  lead  in  passing  the  forts  in  Korea,  June  9  and  10,  1871. 
Standing  on  the  gunwale  of  the  Benicia? 8  launch,  lashed  to  the 
ridge-rope,  he  remained  unflinching  in  this  dangerous  position  and 
gave  his  soundings  with  coolness  and  accuracy  under  a  heavy  fire. 
(G.  O.  176,  July  9,  1872.) 

JOHN  ANGLING. 

Boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for  gallantry, 
skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and  about  Cape 
Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1864,  to  January  22, 
1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and  Wilmington. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

EDWIN  N.  APPLETON.  ' 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing 
the  river  at  Tientsin  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  9 

men  under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occupied  by 
the  enemy.     (G.  O.  84,  Mar.  22,  1902.) 

MATTHEW  ARTHUR. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet,  at  the 
reduction  of  Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  February  6  and  14, 1862,  and 
other  actions,  "  most  faithfully,  effectively,  and  valiantly  performed 
all  the  duties  of  signal  quartermaster  and  captain  of  rifled  bow  gun, 
and  was  conspicuous  for  valor  and  devotion."  (G.  O.  17,  July 
10,  1863. 

CHARLES  ASTEN. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was 
attacked  by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed  in  Red 
River  May  5,  1864.  "He  was  on  the  sick  list,  but  did  duty  during 
the  whole  of  the  engagement."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

DANIEL  ATKINS. 

Ship's  cook,  first  class  (colored),  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
CusMng,  for  gallant  conduct  in  attempting  to  save  the  life  of  the 
late  Ensign  Joseph  C.  Breckenridge,  U.  S.  Navy,  who  fell  overboard 
at  sea  from  that  vessel  on  February  11,  1898.  (G.  O.  489,  May  20, 
1898.) 

THOMAS  ATKINSON. 

Yeoman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  energy  in  supplying  the  rifle  am- 
munition, which  was  under  his  sole  charge,  in  the  action  in  Mobile 
Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  was  a 
petty  officer  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  frigate  Congress  in  1842-1846; 
was  present  and  assisted  in  capturing  the  whole  of  the  Buenos 
Ayrean  fleet  by  that  vessel  off  Montevideo;  joined  the  Richmond  in 
September,  1860;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea;  the  Head  of 
the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi;  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the 
Chalmettes;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans; 
Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson;  and  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

J.  F.  AUER. 

Ordinary  seaman  apprentice;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Lancaster,  November  20,  1883,  at  Marseille,  France,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  a  French  lad  who  had  fallen  into  the  sea 
from  a  stone  pier  astern  of  the  ship. 


10  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

JAMES  AVERT. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the  United 
States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of 
one  of  the  forts  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as 
"one  of  the  most  galling"  he  ever  saw  and  succeeded  in  rescuing 
from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited 
the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15,  1866.) 

ENSIGN  OSCAR  C.  BADGER,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914.  Was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of 
his  company,  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  lead- 
ing his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

BENJAMIN  F.  BAKER. 

Coxswain,  serving  on 'board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

HENRY  BAKER. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet,  was  one  of  the 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  II.  C.  Neilds  of  the 
United  States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the 
U.  S.  monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in 
passing  the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew, 
under  their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred 
yards  of  one  of  the  forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  ex- 
pressed as  "  one  of  the  most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in 
rescuing  from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  con- 
duct elicited  the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan. 
15,  1866.) 

CHARLES  BALDWIN. 

Coal-heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing;  volunteered  May 
25,  1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  11 

age,  zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.     Promoted  to  act- 
ing master's  mate.     (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

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JAMES  BARNUM. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher,  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

EDWARD  BARRETT. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Alaska;  for  hauling  the 
fires  from  under  the  boiler  after  the  stop-valve  chamber  had  been 
ruptured,  at  Callao  Bay,  Peru,  September  14,  1881.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct. 
18,  1884.) 

D\VID  D.  BARROW. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

GURDON  H.  BARTER. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially  com- 
mended for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher  January  15,  1865, 
remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass 
away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

THOMAS  C.  BARTON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hunchback,  in  the  attack  upon 
Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862 ;  mentioned  for  heroic  conduct.  Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

DAVID  L.  BASS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially  commended 
for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher  January  15,  1865,  remain- 
ing at  the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  pariic  carried  the  mass  away. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

RICHARD  BATES. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  for  heroic  conduct  in  rescuing 
from  drowning  James  Rose  and  John  Russell,  seamen  of  the  U.  S.  S. 


12  ROLL   OP   HONOR. 

WinoosU,  off  Eastport,  Maine,  May  10,  1866.     (G.  O.  77,  Aug.  1, 
1866.) 

PHILIP  BAZAAE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one 
of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  The  five  men  forming 
this  boat's  crew  were  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who 
entered  Fort  Fisher  in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

HAEEY  C.  BEASLEY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordinary  heroism 
in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico, 
April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

FEEDEEICK  BEHNE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole 
plate  of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905.  (G.  O.  182, 
Mar.  20,  1905.) 

HEINEICH  BEHNKE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole 
plate  of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905.  (G.  O.  182, 
Mar.  20,  1905.) 

GEOEGE  BELL. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santee;  was 
pilot  of  the  boat  engaged  in  cutting  out  the  rebel  armed  schooner 
Royal  Yacht  from  Galveston  Bay,  November  7,  1861,  and  evinced 
more  coolness,  in  passing  the  four  forts  and  the  rebel  steamer  General 
Rusk,  than  was  ever  before  witnessed  by  his  commanding  officer. 
"  Although  severely  wounded  in  the  encounter,  he  displayed  extraor- 
dinary courage,  under  the  most  painful  and  trying  circumstances." 
(G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

W.  H.  BELPITT. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Monocacy,  for  jumping 
overboard  from  that  vessel  at  Foochow,  China,  on  the  morning  of 
October  7,  1884,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up,  a  Chinaman  who 


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had  been  thrown  into  the  water  by  the  capsizing  of  a  canoe.     (Letter 
No.  126,  Oct.  27,  1884,  Lieut.  Commander  Iverson,  U.  S.  Navy.) 

JAMES  H.  BENNETT. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  BENSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ossipee,  June  20, 1872 ;  at  the  im- 
minent risk  of  his  life,  jumped  into  the  sea,  when  the  ship  was  going 
at  a  speed  of  four  knots,  and  endeavored  to  save  John  K.  Smith, 
landsman,  of  the  same  vessel,  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  180,  Oct. 
10,  1872.) 

MAJOE  RANDOLPH  C.  BERKELEY,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command 
of  his  battalion;  was  in  the  fighting  of  both  days,  and  exhibited 
courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through  action.  His  cool  judg- 
ment and  courage  and  his  skill  in  handling  his  men  in  encountering 
and  overcoming  the  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  down  Cinco  de  Mayo 
and  parallel  streets  accounts  for  the  small  percentage  of  the  losses 
of  marines  under  his  command.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

ASA  BETHAM. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for 
gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and 
about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1864, 
to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher 
and  Wilmington.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

ALBERT  BEYER. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

CHARLES  J.  BIBBER. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew 
of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December 


14  BOLL  OF   HONOB. 

23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.     (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

JOHN  F.  BICKFOKD. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

EICHAKD  BINDER. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  for 
personal  valor  as  captain  of  a  gun  at  Fort  Fisher,  1864  to  1865. 

CHARLES  F.  BISHOP. 

Quartermaster  second  class  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the 
seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15, 
1914.) 

ERNEST  H.  BJORKMAN. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  hero- 
ism at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21,  1903.  (G.  O. 
145,  Dec.  26, 1903.) 

WILLIAM  BLAGEEN. 

Ship's  cook  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 
very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell-whips,  which 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

ROBERT  M.  BLAIR. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended 
for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in 
and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1864, 
to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

ROBERT  BLAKE. 

Contraband  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead  in  the 
engagement  with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25, 


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1863;  serving  as  a  powder  boy,  displayed  extraordinary  courage, 
alacrity,  and  intelligence  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  under  trying 
circumstances,  and  merited  the  admiration  of  all.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr. 
16,  1864.) 

ROBERT  BLUME. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7, 1899.) 

EDWARD  BOERS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that 
vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905.  (G.  0. 13,  Jan.  5, 1906.) 

FRANK  BOIS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati  in  an  attack  on 
the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27, 1863 ;  coolness  in  making  signals  and 
in  nailing  the  flag  to  the  stump  of  the  forestaff  under  a  heavy  fire. 
(G.0. 17,  July  10, 1863.) 

WILLIAM  BOND. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19, 1864 ;  "  exhib- 
ited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by 
his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

ROBERT  E.  BONNEY. 

Chief  water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hopkins,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on  the  occasion  of 
the  accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that  vessel  February  14,  1910. 
(G.  O.  59,  Mar.  23, 1910.) 

THOMAS  BOURNE. 

Seaman  and  gun  captain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varima  in  the 
attacks  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 1862 ;  mentioned 
as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight  with  great 
coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy."  (G.  0. 11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

EDWARD  R.  BOWMAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in  the  attacks 
on  Fort  Fisher,  January  13  to  15,  1865 ;  "  commended  for  good  con- 


16  BOLL  OF   HONOB. 

duct  throughout  the  action,  in  which  he  was  badly  wounded,  and  bore 
his  sufferings  with  great  fortitude."    (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

ERWIN  J.  BOYDSTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
17,  1900.  Boydston  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

ALEXANDER  BRADLEY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wachusett;  jumped  overboard 
off  Cowes,  August  7, 1872,  in  a  strong  tideway,  to  save  Philip  Cassidy, 
landsman,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash,  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  180,  Oct. 
10, 1872.) 

AMOS  BRADLEY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack  upon  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 1862 ;  "  stood  at  the  wheel  the  whole 
time,  although  guns  were  raking  the  deck  from  behind  him."  "  His 
position  was  one  of  the  most  responsible  on  the  ship,  and  he  did  his 
duty  to  the  utmost."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

CHARLES  BRADLEY. 

Boatswain's  mate;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Louisville;  especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  action.  (G.  0. 11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

GEORGE  P.  BRADY. 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  torpedo  boat  Winslow, 
for  gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas,  Cuba, 
May  11,  1898.  Brady's  energy  in  assisting  to  sustain  fire,  his  efforts 
to  repair  the  steering  gear  under  fire,  his  promptness  in  maintaining 
closed  water-tight  doors  and  hatches  was  largely  instrumental  in 
saving  the  vessel.  (G.  O.  497,  Sept.  3, 1898.) 

JOHN   BRAZELL. 

Quartermaster  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond;  recommended  for  cool- 
ness and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning 
and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  was  on  the  Brooklyn  in  the 
actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip :  the  Chalmettes ;  batteries 
below  Vicksburg,  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 
Joined  the  Richmond  in  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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GEORGE  BREEMAN. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  at  the  time  of  the  accidental 
ignition  of  powder  charges  in  the  forward  13-inch  turret  on  board 
that  vessel  April  13,  1906.  (G.  O.  21,  May  5,  1906.) 

JOHN  BREEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry  in 
the  attack  upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for 
his  gallant  conduct.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

CHRISTOPHER  BRENNAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi  (but  belonging  to  the 
Colorado)  in  the  capture  of  Forts  St.  Philip  and  Jackson,  and  New 
Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862 ;  attracted  the  particular  attention  of 
his  commanding  officer  by  his  "  courageous  example  to  those  around 
him.  Was  the  life  and  soul  of  the  gun's  crew."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 
1863.) 

PATRICK  F.  BRESNAHAN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate  of 
boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905.  (G.  O.  182,  Mar. 
20,  1905). 

GEORGE  W.  BRIGHT. 

Coal  passer,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

ANDREW  BRINN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi  in  the  attack  on  the 
Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of  March  14,  1863 ;  commended  for  zeal 
and  courage  displayed  in  the  performance  of  unusual  and  trying 
service  while  the  vessel  was  aground  and  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire. 
(G.  O.  17,  July  10, 1863.) 

GEORGE  F.  BROCK. 

Carpenter's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.   S.  S. 
Bennington,  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the 
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explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 
(G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5,  1906.) 

CHARLES  BROWN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  U.  S.  S.  Colorado,  assisted 
in  capturing  the  Korean  standard  in  the  center  of  the  citadel  of  the 
Korean  Fort,  June  11,  1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 

JAMES  BROWN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Albatross,  in  the  action 
with  Fort  De  Russy,  May  4,  1863.  After  the  steering  wheel  and 
wheel  ropes  had  been  shot  away  he  stood  on  the  gun  platform  of  the 
quarter-deck,  exposing  his  person  to  a  close  fire  of  musketry  from  the 
shore,  and  rendered  invaluable  assistance  by  his  expert  management 
of  the  relieving  tackles  in  extricating  the  vessel  from  a  perilous 
position.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

JOHN  BROWN. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  heroic 
conduct  with  two  comrades,  in  rescuing  from  drowning  James  Rose 
and  John  Russell,  seaman,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Winooski,  off  Eastport, 
Maine,  May  10,  1866.  (G.  O.  77,  Aug.  1, 1866.) 

JOHN  BROWN. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  very  conspicuous  for 
bravery,  skill,  coolness  and  activity  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

ROBERT  BROWN. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 
1864.  He  was  on  board  the  West-field  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans;  also  with  the  batteries  at  Vicksburg.  Joined  the 
Richmond  in  September,  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILSON  BROWN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864 ;  "  was  stationed  at  the  shell- whip  on  the 
berth  deck.  A  man  was  killed  on  the  ladder  above  him  and  thrown 


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with  such  violence  against  Brown  as  to  knock  him  into  the  hold, 
where  he  lay  for  a  short  time  senseless ;  but  on  recovering,  he  immedi- 
ately returned  to  his  station,  though,  besides  himself,  only  one  of  the 
original  six  belonging  there  had  escaped."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  H.  BROWN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was 
riddled  very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell- whips, 
which  were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  Was  also 
wounded.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  P.  BROWNELL. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Eenton;  conspicuous  for  skill 
and  courage  as  captain  of  9-inch  gun  in  the  attacks  on  Great  Gulf, 
May  3, 1863,  and  Vicksburg,  May  22,  1863,  also  in  serving  at  Battery 
Benton  before  Yicksburg.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

HENRY  BRUTSCHE. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

LIEUT.  COMMANDER  ALLEN  BUCHANAN,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  commanded  First  Seaman  Regiment;  was  in 
both  days'  fighting  and  almost  continually  under  fire  from  soon  after 
landing,  about  noon  of  the  21st,  until  we  were  in  possession  of  the 
city,  about  noon  of  the  22d.  His  duties  required  him  to  be  at  points 
of  great  danger  in  directing  his  officers  and  men,  and  he  exhibited 
conspicuous  courage,  coolness,  and  skill  in  his  conduct  of  the  fighting. 
Upon  his  courage  and  skill  depended,  in  great  measure,  success  or 
failure.  His  responsibilities  were  great  and  he  met  them  in  a  man- 
ner worthy  of  commendation.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

DAVID  M.  BUCHANAN. 

Apprentice  serving  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga.  On  the 
morning  of  July  15,  1879,  while  that  vessel  was  anchored  off  the 
Battery,  New  York  Harbor,  Robert  Lee  Robey,  apprentice,  fell  over- 
board from  the  afterpart  of  the  ship.  The  tide  was  running  strong 
ebb  at  the  time,  and  Robey,  not  being  an  expert  swimmer,  was  in 


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danger  of  drowning.  Buchanan  instantly  sprang  over  the  rail  after 
him,  without  hesitating  an  instant  to  remove  even  a  portion  of  his 
clothing.  They  were  later  picked  up  by  the  ship's  boat.  (G.  O.  246, 
July  22,  1879.) 

JAMES  BUCK. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  and  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans, 
April  24  and  25,  1862.  "  Stationed  at  the  wheel."  "  Early  in  the 
fight  was  painfully  wounded  by  a  heavy  splinter,  but  for  seven  hours 
stood  bravely  at  his  post,  refusing  to  go  below  until  positively  ordered 
to  do  so.  Next  morning  stole  to  his  station  and  steered  the  ship  over 
eight  hours."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 
1863.) 

HOWAED  M.  BUCKLEY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles,  while  with  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps,  on  the  25th,  27th,  29th  of  March,  and  the  4th  of  April,  1899. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

THOMAS  BUEKE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  heroic  conduct,  with  two 
comrades,  in  rescuing  from  drowning  James  Rose  and  John  Russell, 
seamen,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  WinoosM,  off  Eastport,  Me.,  May  10,  1866. 
(G.  O.  77,  Aug.  1,  1866.) 

JAMES   BURNES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing  the 
river  at  Tientsin,  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other  men 
under  a  heavy  fire,  and  assisting  to  destroy  building  occupied  by  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  84,  Mar.  22,  1902.) 

JOHN  M.  BURNS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  severely  wounded  and  sent  below 
under  the  surgeon's  charge;  would  not  remain  unemployed,  but 
assisted  the  powder  division  until  the  action  was  over.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ALBERT  BURTON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabask;  mentioned  for  gallant 
conduct  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  and  as 
having  entered  the  stockade.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 


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MAJOR  SMEDLEY  D.  BUTLER,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  CruzT 
April  22,  1914;  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of  his 
battalion.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through 
the  action  of  the  22d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the  city.  (G.  O. 
177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

SECOND  MEDAL. 

"  On  November  17,  1915,  it  was  planned  to  attack  Fort  Riviere, 
Haiti,  with  a  force  made  up  of  detachments  from  the  Fifth,  Thir- 
teenth, Twenty-third  Companies,  and  the  marine  detachment  and 
sailors  from  the  Connecticut.  Fort  Riviere  was  an  old  French 
bastion  fort,  about  200  feet  on  the  side,  with  thick  walls  of  brick 
and  stone,  the  walls  being  loopholed.  The  original  entrance  had 
been  on  the  northern  side  but  had  been  blocked,  a  small  breach  in 
the  southern  wall  being  used  in  its  stead.  As  this  breach  in  the  wall 
was  the  only  entrance  to  the  fort,  it  was  naturally  covered  by  the 
defenders  on  the  inside,-  making  passage  through  it  into  the  fort  a 
most  hazardous  undertaking  for  the  leading  men.  Notwithstanding 
the  fact  that  the  fire  of  the  Cacos  was  constantly  passing  through 
this  hole  in  the  wall,  Sergeant  Ross  L.  lams,  Fifth  Company,  un- 
hesitatingly jumped  through,  closely  followed  by  Private  Samuel 
Gross  of  the  Twenty-third  Company.  A  melee  then  ensued  inside  of 
the  fort  for  about  10  minutes,  the  Cacos  fighting  desperately  with 
rifles,  clubs,  stones,  etc.,  during  which  several  jumped  from  the  walls 
in  an  effort  to  escape,  but  were  shot  by  the  automatic  guns  of  the 
Fifth  Company  and  by  the  Thirteenth  Company  advancing  to  the 
attack." 

It  is  urged  that  Major  Smedley  D.  Butler  be  given  a  medal  of 
honor  for  his  conspicuous  bravery  during  the  assault  on  Fort  Riviere. 
Two  men  entered  ahead  of  him,  doing  so  to  prevent  him  from  being 
the  first.  Theirs  was  devotion  to  him,  while  his  action  was  devotion 
to  duty.  The  assault  inside  the  fort  was  made  by  23  men  with  the 
knowledge  that  no  quarter  would  be  given  them. 

GEORGE  BUTTS. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was 
attacked  by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters,  and  destroyed  in  Red 
River,  May  5,  1864.  "  He  was  on  the  sick  list,  but  did  duty  during 
the  whole  of  the  engagement."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JAMES   BYRNES. 

Boatswain's  mate;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Louisville;  "  especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty, 


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bravery,  and  coolness  in  action."    Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 
(G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

THOMAS  CAHEY. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  for  heroism  and 
gallantry,  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to  danger  for  the  saving 
of  others  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on  board  said  vessel,  March  31, 
1901.  (G.  O.  85,  Mar.  22, 1902.) 

ALBERT  R.  CAMPBELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin  June  21,  1900. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

DANIEL  CAMPBELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

WILLIAM  CAMPBELL. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  a,nd  25,  1864,  and  January  13, 
14,  and  15,  1865.  "  Commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun."  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JAMES  CAREY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Huron;  saving  three  shipmates 
from  drowning. 

WILLIAM  I.  CARR. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
IT,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

WILLIAM  M.  CARR. 

Master-at-arms  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness,  energy,  and  zeal  in  the 
action  of  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 
1864.  Volunteered  to  direct,  under  the  orders  of  the  commander  of 


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the  division,  the  passing  of  shells  from  the  shell  rooms  in  addition 
to  his  duties  connected  with  the  care  of  lights,  which  he  performed 
most  satisfactorily;  has  been  master  at  arms  on  board  the  Richmond 
since  September,  1860;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McKea;  at 
the  Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi;  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans;  Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOSEPH  E.  CARTER. 

Blacksmith,  serving  on  board  the  TJ.  S.  S.  MarHehead,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

MICHAEL  CASSIDY. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  LacJcawanna  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864 ;  first  sponger  of  a  gun.  Displayed  great 
coolness  and  exemplary  behavior,  eliciting  the  applause  of  his 
officers  and  the  gun's  crew.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

LIEUTENANT  GUY  W.  S.  CASTLE,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914.  Was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command 
of  his  battalion.  Was  in  the  fighting  of  both  days  and  exhibited 
courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through  action.  In  seizing 
the  custom  house  he  encountered  for  many  hours  the  heaviest  and 
most  pernicious  concealed  fire  of  the  entire  day,  but  his  courage 
and  coolness  under  trying  conditions  was  marked.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec. 
4,  1915.) 

JOHN  H.  CATHERWOOD. 

Ordinary  seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  the  line  of  his  profession  while  operating  against  outlaws 
on  the  island  of  Basilan,  P.  I.,  September  24,  1911.  (G.  O.  138, 
Dec.  13,  1911.) 

MAJOR  ALBERTUS  W.  CATLIN,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  Was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of  his 
battalion.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through 
the  action  of  the  22d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the  city.  (G.  O. 
177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 


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THOMAS  CAVANAUGH. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Potomac,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  line  of  duty,  volunteering  to  enter  the  fire- 
room  filled  with  live  steam  and  open  the  auxiliary  valve  at  the  time 
of  the  accident  to  the  forward  boiler  of  that  vessel,  en  route  from 
Cat  Island  to  Nassau,  on  the  night  of  November  14,  1898.  After 
repeated  attempts,  enveloped  from  head  to  feet  in  wet  blankets  and 
wet  towels  over  his  face,  he  succeeded  in  getting  the  valve  open 
and  thus  relieving  the  vessel  from  further  danger.  (G.  O..  503,  Dec. 
13,  1898.) 

LEONARD  CHAD  WICK. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire 
of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  B.  CHANDLER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
deserves  especial  notice  for  having  come  off  the  sick  list  and  going 
to  and  remaining  at  his  quarters  during  the  entire  action.  Joined 
the  Brooklyn  in  November,  1861;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  batteries  below  Vicksburg ; 
and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond 
in  September,  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

AUGUST  CHANDRON. 

Seaman  apprentice,  second  class,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Quinnebaug /  for 
jumping  overboard  from  that  vessel  at  Alexandria,  Egypt,  on  the 
morning  of  November  21,  1885,  and,  with  the  aid  of  Hugh  Miller, 
boatswain's  mate,  rescuing  from  drowning  William  Evans,  ordinary 

seaman.    (Letter,  Capt.  N.  Ludlow,  U.  S.  N.,  No.~?^ ,  Nov.  21, 1885.) 
LOUIS  G.  CHAPUT. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864;  remained  at  his  gun  after  he  was 
severely  wounded  until  relieved  by  another  person;  was  then  taken 
below,  and  after  reporting  to  the  surgeon  returned  to  his  station 
at  the  gun  and  resumed  his  duties  till  the  action  was  over,  and 
was  then  carried  below.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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GEORGE  CHAEETTE. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  in  connection  with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac^  at 
the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of 
June  2,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  (G.  O. 
529,  Nov.  2, 1899.) 

JOHN  P.  CHATHAM. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

EDWARD  A.  CLARY. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hopkins,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on  the  occasion  of  the 
accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that  vessel  February  14, 1910.  (G.  O. 
59,  Mar.  23, 1910.) 

JOSEPH   CLANCY. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China,  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

CLAUS  K.  R.  CLAUSEN. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  con- 
nection with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to 
the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under 
heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2,  1899.) 

JOHN  J.  CLAUSEY. 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of 
a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905.  (G.  O.  13, 
Jan.  5, 1906.) 

ROBERT  T.  CLIFFORD. 

Master-at-arms  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  volunteered 
for  duty  on  four  occasions  of  danger,  and  was  particularly  conspicu- 


26  ROLL  OF   HONOE. 

ous  in  charging  a  rebel  force  near  New  Topsail  Inlet,  N.  C.,  August 
22,  1863,  and  in  destroying  a  rebel  schooner.  Promoted  to  acting 
master's  mate.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

PATRICK  COLBERT. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Hull.  At  the 
capture  of  Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  was  captain  of  the  forward 
pivot  gun.  Although  painfully  wounded  by  a  shell,  which  killed  a 
comrade  at  his  side,  he  remained  at  his  post  until  the  close  of  the 
action,  and  appeared  as  cool  during  the  engagement  as  if  at  target 
practice.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  COLEMAN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Colorado,  fighting  hand  to  hand  with  the  enemy,  and  saving  the  life 
of  Alexander  McKenzie,  Korea,  June  11,  1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8, 
1872.) 

DENNIS  CONLAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder-boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

MICHAEL  CONNOLLY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  gallantry 
in  rescuing  a  citizen  from  drowning  in  the  harbor  of  Halifax,  Nova 
Scotia,  on  the  7th  of  August,  1876.  (G.  O.  218,  Aug.  24,  1876.) 

THOMAS  CONNOR. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota.  In  the 
assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  charged  up  the  palisades, 
and  remained  there  when  others  were  seized  with  a  panic.  He,  with 
others,  brought  off  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field.  (G.  O.  59,  June 
22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  C.  CONNOR. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Howciiicih,  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade  runner  Lynx,  off  Wilmington, 
September  25,  1864,  at  night.  Performed  his  duty  faithfully  under 
the  most  trying  circumstances,  standing  firmly  at  his  post  in  the 
midst  of  a  cross  fire  from  the  rebel  shore  batteries  and  our  own 
vessels.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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JAMES  COONEY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  battle  of  Tientsin,  July  13,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

THOMAS  C.  COONEY. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  torpedo  boat  Wins- 
tow,  for  gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas, 
Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  Cooney's  promptness  in  extinguishing  fires  in 
boiler  pierced  by  shell  saved  boiler  tubes  from  burning  out.  (G.  O. 
497,  Sept.  3,  1898.) 

JOHN  COOPER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill, 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

SECOND   MEDAL. 

Quartermaster  on  Acting  Rear  Admiral  Thatcher's  staff.  During 
the  terrific  fire  at  Mobile,  on  the  26th  of  April,  1865,  at  the  risk  of 
being  blown  to  pieces  by  exploding  shells,  he  advanced  through  the 
burning  locality,  rescued  a  wounded  man  from  certain  death,  and 
bore  him  on  his  back  to  a  place  of  safety.  Entitled  to  wear  a  bar 
attached  to  the  ribbon  of  the  medal  he  had  already  received  at  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5, 1864.  (G.  O.  62,  June  29, 1865.) 

DEMETRI  CORAHORGI. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  ex- 
traordinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole 
plate  of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel,  January  25,  1905.  (G.  O.  182, 
Mar.  20,  1905.) 

THOMAS  E.  CORCORAN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  is  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

WILLIAM  COREY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  heroic  conduct  in 
endeavoring  to  save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Plymouth, 
who  had  fallen  overboard  from  aloft,  at  the  navy  yard,  New  York, 
July  26,  1876.  (G.  O.  215,  Aug.  9, 1876.) 


28  EOLL   OF   HONOB. 

JOHN  COSTELLO. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  gallantry  in 
rescuing  from  drowning  a  landsman  of  that  vessel,  at  Philadelphia, 
on  the  16th  of  July,  1876.  (G.  O.  214,  July  27, 1876.) 

PETER  COTTON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  DeKalb;  mentioned  by 
his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various 
actions."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

H.  C.  COURTNEY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Portsmouth;  for  jumping 
overboard  from  that  vessel  at  the  Washington  Navy  Yard,  February 
7,  1882,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Charles  Taliaferro,  jack-of- 
the-dust.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

LIEUTENANT  (J.  G.)  GEORGE  M.  COURTS,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  under  fire,  eminent  and  conspicuous  in 
the  performance  of  his  duties;  had  well  qualified  himself  by  thor- 
ough study  during  his  j^ears  of  duty  in  Mexico  to  deal  with  the  con- 
ditions of  this  engagement,  and  his  services  were  of  great  value.  He 
twice  volunteered  and  passed  in  an  open  boat  through  the  zone  of 
fire  to  convey  important  orders  to  the  Chester,  then  under  a  severe 
fire.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

T.  CRAMEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  of  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Portsmouth;  for 
jumping  overboard  from  that  vessel  at  the  Washington  Navy  Yard, 
February  7,  1882,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Charles  Taliaferro, 
jack-of-the-dust.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

ALEXANDER  CRAWFORD. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing;  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and,  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed 
courage,  zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  (G.  O/45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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GEORGE  CREGAN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  IT.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordinary 
heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera  Cruz, 
Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

THOMAS  CRIPPS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  cap- 
tain of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  fore- 
noon of  August  5, 1864.  He  was  on  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmette  batteries ;  batteries  be- 
low Vicksburg ;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined 
the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIE  CRONAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Bennington,  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the 
explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905. 
(G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5,  1906.) 

CORNELIUS  CRONIN. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  close  attention  to 
duty  in  looking  out  for  signals  and  steering  the  ship  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  He  has 
been  in  the  naval  service  eight  years.  Joined  the  Brooklyn  in  De- 
cember, 1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip, 
and  with  the  rebel  iron-clads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans ;  was 
in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender 
of  New  Orleans ;  and  in  the  attack  on  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg, 
in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  Afterwards 
appointed  a  gunner  in  the  Navy.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  A.  CROUSE. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for  especially 
brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  hauling  fires  at  the 
time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole  plate  joint  on  boiler  B 
on  board  of  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philippine  Islands, 
May  21, 1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Crouse  was  obliged  to  work 
was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor,  necessitating  the  playing  of  water 
into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose.  (G.  O.  502,  Dec.  14, 1898.) 


30  EOLL  OF   HONOR. 

GEORGE  W.  CUTTER. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  IT.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  jumped  overboard 
at  Norfolk,  May  27,  1872,  and  aided  in  saving  one  of  the  crew  of 
that  vessel  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9, 1872.) 

JOHN  O.  DAHLGREN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June 
20  to  July  16, 1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

DANIEL  DALY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  and  gallant 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  of  Peking,  China, 
August  14, 1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

SECOND  MEDAL. 

Gunnery  Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps.  "  On  October 
22,  1915,  Captain  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant  Ostermann,  First  Lieu- 
tenant Miller,  Assistant  Surgeon  Borden,  and  35  enlisted  men  of 
the  Fifteenth  Company  of  Marines,  all  mounted,  left  Fort  Liberte, 
Haiti,  for  a  six-day  reconnaissance.  After  dark  on  the  evening  of 
October  24,  while  crossing  river  in  deep  ravine,  the  detachment  was 
suddenly  fired  upon  from  three  sides  by  about  400  Cacos  concealed 
in  bushes  about  100  yards  from  fort.  The  Marine  detachment  fought 
its  way  forward  to  a  good  position,  which  it  maintained  during  the 
night,  although  subjected  to  a  continuous  fire  from  the  Cacos.  At  day- 
break the  Marines,  in  three  squads,  commanded  by  Captain  Upshur,. 
Lieutenant  Ostermann,  and  Gunnery  Sergeant  Daly,  advanced  in 
three  different  directions,  surprising  and  scattering  the  Cacos  in  alJ 
directions.  The  expeditionary  commander  commented  on  the  gal- 
lantry displayed  by  the  officers  and  men  of  this  detachment  in  the 
following  language: 

" ;  The  action  of  35  men  in  the  attack  made  upon  them  during  the 
night  of  October  24  can  not  be  commended  too  highly.  It  is  true 
that  these  men  were  in  pitch  darkness,  surrounded  by  ten  times  their 
number  and  fighting  for  their  lives,  but  the  manner  in  which  they 
fought  during  that  long  night,  the  steady,  cool  discipline  that  pre- 
vented demoralization,  is  remarkable.  Had  one  squad  failed,  not 
one  man  of  the  party  would  have  lived  to  tell  the  story.  The  actual 
assault  upon  the  enemy,  made  in  three  different  directions  and  be- 
ginning as  soon  as  the  light  permitted  them  to  see,  was  splendid. 
It  meant  success  or  utter  annihilation.  It  succeeded,  thanks  to  the 
splendid  examples  given  by  the  officers  and  noncommissioned  officers, 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  31 

supported  by  the  men.  Upshur  and  Ostermann  advancing  from 
two  directions  captured  Fort  Dipite  with  a  total  of  13  Marines, 
putting  garrison  to  flight.  Demolished  and  burned  fort.  All,  three 
squads  burned  all  houses  from  which  fire  had  been  coming.  I  be- 
lieve, therefore,  that  Captain  William  P.  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant 
Edward  A.  Ostermann,  and  Gunnery  Sergeant  Daniel  Daly  should 
be  given  medals  of  honor  for  this  particular  engagement  and  the 
work  of  the  following  day.' 

"On  November  IT,  1915,  it  was  planned  to  attack  Fort  Kiviere, 
Haiti,  with  a  force  made  up  of  detachments  from  the  Fifth,  Thir- 
teenth, Twenty-third  Companies,  and  the  marine  detachment  and 
sailors  from  the  Connecticut.  Fort  Eiviere  was  an  old  French 
bastion  fort,  about  200  feet  on  the  side,  with  thick  walls  of  brick 
and  stone,  the  walls  being  loopholed.  The  original  entrance  had  been 
on  the  northern  side,  but  had  been  blocked,  a  small  breach  in  the 
southern  wall  being  used  in  its  stead.  As  this  breach  in  the  wall 
was  the  only  entrance  to  the  fort,  it  was  naturally  covered  by  the 
defenders  on  the  inside,  making  passage  through  it  into  the  fort  a 
most  hazardous  undertaking  for  the  leading  men.  Notwithstanding 
the  fact  that  the  fire  of  the  Cacos  was  constantly  passing  through 
this  hole  in  the  wall,  Sergeant  Ross  L.  lams,  Fifth  Company,  un- 
hesitatingly jumped  through,  closely  followed  by  Private  Samuel 
Gross,  of  the  Twenty-third  Company.  A  melee  then  ensued  inside  of 
the  fort  for  about  10  minutes,  the  Cacos  fighting  desperately  with 
rifles,  clubs,  stones,  etc.,  during  which  several  jumped  from  the  walls 
in  an  effort  to  escape,  but  were  shot  by  the  automatic  guns  of  the 
Fifth  Company  and  by  the  Thirteenth  Company  advancing  to  the 
attack." 

Gunnery  Sergeant  Daniel  Daly,  Fifteenth  Company,  during  the 
operations  was  the  most  conspicuous  figure  among  the  enlisted 
personnel. 

HENRY  W.  DAVIS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
17, 1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Ordinary  seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S. 
Trenton,  at  Toulon,  France,  February,  1881,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  Augustus  Ohlensen,  coxswain.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Valley  City,  in  the  attack 
on  the  enemy's  vessels  and  a  fort  near  Elizabeth  City,  N.  C.,  Febru- 


32  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

arj  10,  1862.  When  the  vessel  was  on  fire  near  the  ma§^zine,  he 
seated  himself  on  an  open  barrel  of  powder  as  the  only  means  to 
keep  the  fire  out.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Gunner's  mate,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOSEPH  H.  DAVIS. 

Landsman,  on  the  U.  S.  Receiving  Ship  Dale,  for  jumping  from 
the  ferryboat  while  off  the  wharf  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  John  Norman,  seaman,  January  22, 1886.  (See  letter  Mate 
J.  W.  Baxter,  U.  S.  N.,  No.  8985,  Jan.  25,  1886.) 

RAYMOND  E.  DAVIS. 

Quartermaster,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Ben- 
nington  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  ex- 
plosion of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 
(G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5,  1906.) 

SAMUEL  W.  DAVIS. 

Ordinary  seaman,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  displayed  much  courage, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  acting  as  a  lookout  for  torpedoes  and  other 
obstructions.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

CHARLES  DEAKIN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5, 1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5, 1864.  He  deserves  special  notice  for  his  good  example  and 
zeal  in  going  to  and  remaining  at  his  quarters  during  the  whole 
action,  although  quite  sick.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  six 
years ;  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans ;  was  in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries ;  present  at 
the  surrender  of  New  Orleans;  and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the 
attack  upon  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the 
Richmond  in  September,  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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PEECY  A.  DECKER. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida; 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the 
seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15, 
1914.) 

OSBORN  DEIGNAN. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  con- 
nection with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance 
to  the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898, 
under  heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  '  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2, 
1899.) 

LORENZO  DEMMING. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which  destroyed 
the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27,  1864.  (G. 
O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  DEMPSEY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Kearsarge,  at  Shanghai,  China,  on  the 
23d  of  January,  1875,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew 
of  that  vessel. 

JOHN  DEMPSTER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with 
Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June 
22,  1865.) 

MICHAEL  DENEEF. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Swatara;  gallant  conduct 
in  jumping  overboard  at  Para,  Brazil,  December  1,  1875,  and  rescu- 
ing one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  201,  Jan. 
18,  1876.) 

AUSTIN  DENHAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9, 1872.) 

J.  HENRY  DENIG. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn^  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Con- 
spicuous good  conduct  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

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34  KOLL   OF   HONOK. 

RICHARD  DENNIS. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Displayed  much  courage, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  operating  the  torpedo  catcher  and  assisting 
in  working  the  bow  chaser.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  DENSMORE. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  'the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  twelve 
years;  was  on  board  the  ship  St.  Louis,  blockading  off  Pensacola  and 
head  of  the  passes  of  the  Mississippi,  until  the  expiration  of  his  serv- 
ice in  1861 ;  reshipped  the  same  year  and  joined  the  Brooklyn;  was 
in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel 
ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  was  in  the  action  with 
the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans; 
and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the  batteries  below 
Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  (G. 
O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ABRAHAM  DE  SOMERS. 

Chief  turret  captain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Utah,  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of 
Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21  and  22,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15, 
1914.) 

BARTHOLOMEW  DIGGINS. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  for 
gallant  conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  during  the  action 
against  Fort  Morgan  and  the  enemy's  vessels  in  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5, 1864.  (G.  O.  391,  Nov.  12,  1891.) 

JOHN  DITZENBACK. 

Quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  monitor  Neosho.  During  the  en- 
gagement at  Bell's  Mills,  on  the  Cumberland  River,  near  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  December  6, 1864,  the  flag  and  signal  staffs  of  the  Neosho  were 
shot  away,  and  the  flag  lay  drooping  over  the  wheelhouse.  Under  the 
fire  of  the  enemy's  artillery  and  musketry,  this  man  went  out  of  the 
pilot  house,  recovered  the  flag,  and  tied  it  to  the  stump  of  the  main 
signal  staff,  the  highest  mast  remaining,  being  assisted  by  Pilot  John 
H.  Ferrell.  (G.  O.  59.  June  22.  1865.) 


KOLL   OF    HONOR.  35 

JOHN  DONNELLY. 

Ordinary  seamen  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of  the 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  U.  S. 
Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S.  monitor 
Tecumseh  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing  the 
forts  in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under  their 
brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of  one  of 
the  forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as  "  one  of 
the  most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  from  death 
ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited  the  admira- 
tion of  both  friend  and  foe.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15,  1866.) 

WILLIAM  DOOLEN. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  for  refusing 
to  leave  his  station  as  shot  and  shell  passer,  after  having  been  knocked 
down  and  badly  wounded  in  the  head  by  splinters;  and  upon  going 
to  quarters  the  second  time,  he  was  found  at  his  station,  nobly  doing 
his  duty,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  was  in  Fort  Pickens  when  it  was  bombarded  by 
the  rebels;  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  the  rebel  ironclad  and  gun- 
boats below  New  Orleans ;  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg ;  and  present 
at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  J.  DOKAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

JOHN  DOEMAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet;  although  several 
times  wounded  in  various  actions,  has  invariably  returned  to  duty, 
presenting  an  example  of  constancy  and  devotion  to  the  flag.  (G.  O. 
32,  Apr.  18, 1864.) 

JAMES  DOUGHERTY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Benecia;  attack  on  and  capture  of  the  Korean  forts  June  11, 1871,  for 
seeking  out  and  killing  the  commanding  officer  of  the  Korean  forces. 
(G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 


36  KOLL   OF   HONOR. 

PATRICK  DOUGHERTY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  took  the  place  of  the  powder 
boy  at  his  gun,  without  orders,  when  the  powder  boy  was  disabled; 
kept  up  a  supply,  and  showed  much  zeal  in  his  new  capacity.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

HENRY  DOW. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack 
on  the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness 
and  bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary 
case  of  performance  of  duty.'5  (G.  0. 17,  July  10, 1863.) 

FRANK  DU  MOULIN. 

Apprentice  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saline.  On  the  5th  of  Septem- 
ber, 1867,  he  jumped  overboard  and  saved  from  drowning  Apprentice 
D'Orsay,  who  had  fallen  from  the  mizzen  topmast  rigging  of  the 
Sabine,  in  New  London  Harbor,  and  was  rendered  helpless  by  strik- 
ing the  mizzen  rigging  and  boat  davit  in  the  fall.  (G.  O.  84,  Oct. 

ADAM  DUNCAN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5, 1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  has  been  six  years  in  the  naval  service;  was  on 
board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip 
and  with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  was 
in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender 
of  New  Orleans ;  and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the 
batteries  below  Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  Septem- 
ber, 1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

JAMES  K.  L.  DUNCAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman.  During 
the  engagement  near  Harrisonburgh,  La.,  March  2,  1864,  a  shell 
burst  in  the  muzzle  of  one  of  the  guns  of  the  vessel,  setting  fire  to  the 
tie  of  a  cartridge  which  had  just  been  put  in  the  gun.  Duncan 
immediately  seized  the  burning  cartridge,  removed  it  from  the  gun, 
and  threw  it  overboard.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  DUNN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monadnock.  In  the  sev- 
eral attacks  upon  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  Janu- 


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t 

ary  13,  14,  and  15,  1865,  he  was  stationed  at  the  lead.  His  attention 
to  duty  was  constant,  and  his  cheerfulness,  coolness,  and  disdain  of 
shelter  attracted  the  notice  of  all  on  deck.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

EICHAED  D.  DUNPHY. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  lost  both  arms 
during  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864. 

AUSTIN  J.  DUENEY. 

Blacksmith,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

CAPTAIN  JESSE  F.  DYEE,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914:  Was  in  both  days'  fighting,  at  the  head  of 
his  company,  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  lead- 
ing his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JOHN  EDWAEDS. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864;  second  captain  of  a  gun; 
although  wounded,  would  not,  when  ordered,  go  below  to  the  sur- 
geon, but  took  the  place  of  the  first  captain  during  the  remainder 
of  the  battle.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

JOHN  EGLIT. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cut!  ing  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfue- 
gos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHN  W.  EHLE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for 
especially  brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  assisting 
to  haul  fires  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole-plate 
joint  on  boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philip- 
pine Islands,  May  21,  1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Ehle  was 
obliged  to  work  was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor,  necessitating  the 


38  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

playing  of  water  into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose.     (G.  O.  502,  Dec. 
14,  1898.) 

HENRY  A.  EILERS. 

Gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Philadelphia;  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on  the  occasion 
of  the  sham  attack  on  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  September  IT, 
1892,  in  remaining  at  his  post  in  the  magazine  and  stamping  out 
the  burning  particles  of  a  prematurely  exploded  cartridge,  which 
were  blown  dowji  the  chute.  (G.  O.  404,  Nov.  22,  1892.) 

SURGEON  MIDDLETON  S.  ELLIOTT,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  the  efficient 
establishment  and  operation  of  the  base  hospital  and  in  his  cool 
judgment  and  courage  in  supervising  first-aid  stations  on  the  firing 
line  and  removing  the  wounded.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

WALTER  ELMORE. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Gettysburg ;  for  jumping  over- 
board and  saving  from  drowning  Wallace  Febrey,  landsman,  while 
that  vessel  was  under  way  at  sea  in  lat.  36°  58  '  N.,  long.  3°  44'  E.,  on 
October  1,  1878. 

THOMAS  ENGLISH. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOHN  ENRIGHT. 

Landsman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ranger;  for  jumping  overboard  from 
that  vessel  and  rescuing  from  drowning  John  Bell,  ordinary  seaman, 
and  George  Svensson,  ordinary  seaman,  off  Ensenada,  Mexico,  Janu- 
ary 18,  1886. 

JOHN  P.  ERICKSON. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  com- 
mended for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  opera- 
tions in  and  about  Capt  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December 
24,  1864,  to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort 
Fisher  and  Wilmington.  Was  severely  wounded  in  the  naval  assault 
upon  Fort  Fisher.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  39 

NICK  ERICKSON. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHN  EVERETTS. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  CusJdng; 
for  gallant  conduct  in  attempting  to  save  the  life  of  the  late  Ensign 
Joseph  C.  Breckinridge,  U.  S.  Navy,  who  fell  overboard  at  sea  from 
that  vessel  on  February  11, 1898.  (G.  O.  489,  May  20, 1898.) 

HARRY  D.  FADEN. 

CoxsAvain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Adams,  for  gallantry, 
rescuing  O.  C.  Hawthorne,  landsman  for  training,  from  drowning  at 
sea,  June  30,  1903.  (G.  O.  138,  July  31,  1903.) 

WILLIAM  FARLEY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  in  the 
engagement  with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25, 
1863;  distinguished  for  extraordinary  energy  and  heroism  in  dis- 
charging his  duties  as  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun,  setting  a  noble 
example  of  courage  and  devotion.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

EDWARD  FARRELL. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Owasco,  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 1862.  "  His  intelligence,  cool- 
ness, and  capacity  were  conspicuous."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

ISAAC  L.  FASSEUR. 

Ordinary  seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  William  Cruise,  who  had  fallen  overboard,  June  13,  1884, 
at  Callao,  Peru. 

JOHN  H.  FERRELL. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Monitor  Neosho.  During  the  engage- 
ment at  Bell's  Mills,  on  the  Cumberland  River,  near  Nashville,  Tenn., 
December  6,  1864,  the  flag  and  signal  staffs  of  the  Neosho  were  shot 
away  and  the  flag  lay  drooping  over  the  wheelhouse.  Under  the  fire 


40  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 


of  the  enemy's  artillery  and  musketry  he  went  out  on  the  pilot  house, 
recovered  the  flag,  and  tied  it  to  the  stump  of  the  main  signal  staff, 
the  highest  mast  remaining.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

OSCAR  W.  FIELD. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

FREDERICK  T.  FISHER. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Philadel- 
phia, for  distinguished  conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa, 
April  1, 1899.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

HARRY  FISHER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20  to 
July  16,  1900.  Fisher  was  killed  while  assisting  to  erect  barricades 
under  a  heavy  fire.  '  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

JOSEPH  FITZ. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Pampanga,  for 
bravery  and  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  time  of  battle,  Mount  Da  jo 
Jolo,  P.  L,  March  8, 1906.  (G.  0. 19,  May  1, 1906.) 

JOHN  FITZGERALD. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  heroism  and  gallantry  in 
action  at  Cuzco,  Cuba,  June  14,  1898.  (G.  O.  92,  Dec.  8,  1910.) 

THOMAS  FITZPATRICK. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "  His  gun  was  almost  disabled  by  the 
bursting  of  a  shell,  which  destroyed  much  of  the  material  and  killed 
seven  men,  besides  wounding  several  others,  and  among  them  him- 
self. Notwithstanding  this,  he  had  the  killed  and  wounded  quietly 
removed;  replaced  the  breeching,  side  tackle,  and  truck,  etc.  (which 
had  been  cut  to  pieces) ,  got  a  crew,  and  in  a  little  while  was  firing 
the  gun  again  as  usual."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  41 

JOHN  FLANNAGAN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  the  IT.  S.  S.  Supply;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  David  Walsh,  seaman,  of  Havre,  France,  October  26,  1878. 

REAR  ADMIRAL  FRANK  F.  FLETCHER,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz,. 
April  21  and  22,  1914.  Was  under  fire,  eminent  and  conspicuous  in 
the  performance  of  his  duties:  Was  senior  officer  present  at  Vera 
Cruz,  directing  the  landing  and  the  operations  of  the  landing  force- 
were  carried  out  under  his  orders  and  directions.  In  connection  with 
these  operations,  he  was  at  times  on  shore  and  under  fire.  (G.  O. 
177S  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

LIEUTENANT  FRANK  J.  FLETCHER,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruzr 
April  21  and  22,  1914:  Was  under  fire,  eminent  and  conspicuous  in 
the  performance  of  his  duties.  He  was  in  charge  of  the  Esperanza 
and  succeeded  in  getting  on  board  over  three  hundred  and  fifty  refu- 
gees, many  of  them  after  the  conflict  had  commenced.  This  ship 
was  under  fire,  being  struck  more  than  thirty  times,  but  he  succeeded 
in  getting  all  the  refugees  placed  in  safety.  Later  he  was  placed  in 
charge  of  the  train  conveying  refugees  under  a  flag  of  truce.  This 
was  hazardous  duty,  as  it  was  believed  that  the  track  was  mined,  and 
a  small  error  in  dealing  with  the  Mexican  guard  of  soldiers  might 
readily  have  caused  a  conflict,  such  a  conflict  at  ohe  time  being  nar- 
rowly averted.  It  was  greatly  due  to  his  efforts  in  establishing 
friendly  relations  with  the  Mexican  soldiers  that  so  many  refugees 
succeeded  in  reaching  Vera  Cruz  from  the  interior.  (G.  O.  177r 
Dec.  4,  1915.) 

THOMAS  FLOOD. 

Boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola,  in  the  attack  upon  Forts 
•Tackson  and  St.  Philip,  an,d  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans,  April  24 
and  25,  1862.  "Assisted  very  materially  by  taking  the  duties  of  the 
signal  quartermaster,  who  was  shot  down,  which  duties  he  performed 
with  the  coolness,  exactitude,  and  fidelity  of  a  veteran  seaman.": 
"  Cannot  speak  too  warmly  of  Flood."  "  Intelligence  and  character 
of  high  order."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

EDWARD  FLOYD. 

Boilermaker,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraordinary 
neroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate  of  boiler 
D  on  board  that  vessel,  January  26, 1905.  (G.  O.  182,  Mar.  20, 1905.) 


42  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

ALEXANDER  J.  FOLEY. 


Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
3900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

ANDEEW  P.  FORBECK. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle,  Katbalogan,  Samar,  Philippine 
Islands,  July  16,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

PATRICK  F.  FORD,  JR. 

See  James  Meredith. 

BRUNO  A.  FORSTERER. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa,  April  1,  1899.  (G.  O.  55, 
July  19, 1901.) 

ENSIGN  PAUL  F.  FOSTER,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914:  Was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of 
his  company,  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct, 

leading  his  men  with  skill  and  courage.     (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 
/ 

CHRISTOPHER  FOWLER. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fortune;  gallant  conduct 
off  Point  Zapotitlan,  Mexico,  May  11,  1874,  on  the  occasion  of  the 
capsizing  of  one  of  the  boats  of  the  Fortune  and  the  drowning  of  a 
portion  of  the  boat's  crew. 

CHARLES  H.  FOY. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island;  com- 
mended for  valuable  services  during  the  actions  with  Fort  Fisher  Jan- 
uary 13  to  15,  1865,  and  for  commendable  qualities.  (G.  O.  59,  June 
22,  1865.) 

HERBERT  L.  FOSS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead^  for  bravery 
and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba, 
May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,- 
1899.) 


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CHARLES  R.  FRANCIS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  China, 
June  21,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

FREDERICK  FRANKLIN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  assumed  com- 
mand of  Company  D,  after  Lieutenant  McKee  was  wounded,  and 
handled  it  with  great  credit  until  relieved  during  the  attack  and 
capture  of  the  Korean  forts  June  11,  1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8, 
1872.) 

JOSEPH  J.  FRANKLIN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

WILLIAM  J.  FRANKS. 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marmora;  was  sent  on  shore 
with  a  crew  to  man  a  rifle  howitzer  which  had  been  mounted  on  a  field 
carriage  and  posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City  during  the  rebel 
attack  on  that  place,  March  5, 1864.  His  defense  of  the  gun  against 
superior  forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  nobly  stood 
his  ground  through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand  to  save 
the  gun  and  the  reputation  of  the  Navy.  Promoted  to  acting 
master's  mate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

ENSIGN  HUGH  C.  FRAZER,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  Ran  forward  to  rescue  a  wounded  man,  in  which  act 
he  was  so  exposed  that  the  fire  of  his  own  men  was  temporarily  sus- 
pended for  fear  of  hitting  him.  He  returned  at  once  to  his  position 
in  line.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

EMIL  FREDERICKSEN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  ex- 
traordinary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler 
of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905.  (G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5, 
1906.) 


44  BOLL   OF   HONOR. 

MAETIN  FKEEMAN. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement  in  Mo- 
bile Bay  August  5,  1864;  was  the  great  reliance  of  the  commanding 
officer  of  the  Hartford  in  all  difficulties  in  his  line  of  duty.  During 
the  action  he  was  in  the  maintop  piloting  the  ships  into  the  bay. 
Especially  commended  to  the  department.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

J.  B.  FRISBEE. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pinola  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  April  24,  1862,  and  the  taking  of  New 
Orleans.  "  Berth  deck  being  on  fire,  he  instantly  closed  the  magazine 
and  remained  inside."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

ISAAC  N.  FRY. 

Orderly  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  U.  S.  S.  Ticon- 
deroga,  in  the  attacks  on  Fort  Fisher  January  13  to  15,  1865. 
"  Commended  for  coolness,  good  conduct,  and  skill  as  captain  of  a 
gun."    (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

CAPTAIN  ELI  T.  FRYER,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22, 1914.  Was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of  his 
company  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  leading 
his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4, 1915.) 

LOUIS  R,  GAIENNE. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

ROBERT  GALBERT. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  United  States'  Navy,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  and  gallantry,  while  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  El  Pardo, 
Cebu,  P.  L,  September  12  and  13, 1899.  (G.  O.  531,  Nov.  21,  1899.) 

WILLIAM  GARDNER. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  behaved  so  coolly  under  fire  as  to  draw 
the  particular  attention  of  the  executive  officer  of  the  vessel.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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JAMES  R.  GARRISON. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plartford  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Had  one  of  his  great  toes  shot  off ; 
but  without  leaving  his  station  at  the  shell  whip  bound  up  the  wound, 
and  remained  at  work  until  again  severely  wounded.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  GARVIN. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher, 
December  23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

PHILIP  GAUGHAN. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

DANIEL  G.  GEORGE. 
See  William  Smith. 

MICHAEL  GIBBONS. 

Oiler,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos, Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

CHARLES  GIDDINGS. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  for  heroic  conduct  in  trying  to 
save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  that  ship,  who  had  fallen  overboard 
from  aloft,  at  the  navy  yard,  New  York,  July  26,  1876.  (G.  O.  215, 
Aug.  9, 1876.) 

FRANK  S.  GILE. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor,  No- 
vember 16,  1863;  for  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the 
Lehigh  and  Nahant  in  an.  open  boat  while  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor.  Advanced  in  his  rating. 
(G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

FREEMAN  GILL. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MarbleJiead; 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 


46  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

ing  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.     (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

MATTHEW  GILLICK. 

Boatswain's  mate ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Lan- 
caster, November  20,  1883,  at  Marseille,  France,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  a  French  lad  who  had  fallen  into  the  sea  from  a  stone  pier 
astern  of  the  ship.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

ALPHONSE  GIEANDY. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel;  for  heroism  and 
gallantry,  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to  danger  for  the  saving  of 
others,  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on  board  said  vessel  March  31, 1901. 
(G.  O.  85,  Mar.  22,  1902.) 

EDWARD  A.  GISBURNE. 

Electrician,  third  class,  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of 
Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21  and  22, 1914.  (G.  0. 101,  June  15, 1914.) 

JOSEPH  A.  GLOWIN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  extraordinary  heroism 
in  the  line  of  his  profession  and  for  eminent  and  conspicuous  courage 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  action  at  Guayacanes,  Dominican 
Republic,  July  3,  1916.  (G.  O.  244,  Oct.  30, 1916.) 

WILLIAM  H.  GOWAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery 
and  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  by  him  during  a  conflagration 
in  Coquimbo,  Chile,  January  20,  1909.  (G.  O.  18,  Mar.  19,  1909.) 

H.  P.  GRACE. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U,  S.  S.  Benicia;  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  attack  on  the  Korean  forts,  June  10  and 
11,  1871. 

LIEUTENANT  JOHN  GRADY,  U.   S.   NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz. 
April  22,  1914;  during  the  second  day's  fighting  the  service  per- 


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formed  by  him  was  eminent  and  conspicuous.  He  was  in  command 
of  the  Second  Regiment,  Artillery;  from  necessarily  exposed  posi- 
tions shelled  the  enemy  from  their  strongest  position.  (G.  O.  177, 
Dec.  4,  1915.) 

ROBERT  GRAHAM. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

RADE  GRBITCH. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Benmngton,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boilel* 
of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  CaL,  July  21,  1905.  (G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5, 
1906.) 

JOHN  GREENE. 

Captain  of  forecastle;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Varuna  in  the  attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 
1862 ;  mentioned  as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of 
the  fight  with  great  coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy."  (G.  O. 
11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

JOHN  GRIFFITHS. 

Captain  of  forecastle,  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba; 
was  one  of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  This  boat's 
crew  were  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort 
Fisher  in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865.  (G.  O.  59, 
June  22,  1865.) 

LUKE  M.  GRISWOLD. 

Ordinary  seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island  on  the  night  of  December  30, 1862,  which  was 
engaged  in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor. 
The  crew  had  saved  quite  a  number,  and,  owing  to  their  gallantry 
and  zeal  in  the  desire  to  save  others,  they  became  separated  from  the 
Rhode  Island  and  were  adrift  for  several  hours.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

SAMUEL  GROSS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps.  "On  November  17,  1915, 
it  was  planned  to  attack  Fort  Riviere,  Haiti,  with  a  force  made  up 
of  detachments  from  the  Fifth,  Thirteenth,  Twenty-third  Companies, 


48  BOLL   OF   HONOR.      ' 

and  the  marine  detachment  and  sailors  from  the  Connecticut.  Fort 
Riviere  was  an  old  French  bastion  fort,  about  200  feet  on  the  side 
with  thick  walls  of  brick  and  stone,  the  walls  being  loopholed. 
The  original  entrance  had  been  on  the  northern  side,  but  had  been 
blocked,  a  small  breach  in  the  southern  wall  being  used  in  its  stead. 
As  this  breach  in  the  wall  was  the  only  entrance  to  the  fort  it  was 
naturally  covered  by  the  defenders  on  the  inside,  making  passage 
through  it  into  the  fort  a  most  hazardous  undertaking  for  the  lead- 
ing men.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the  fire  of  the  Cacos  was 
constantly  passing  through  this  hole  in  the  wall,  Sergeant  Ross  L. 
lams,  Fifth  Company,  unhesitatingly  jumped  through,  closely  fol- 
lowed by  Private  Samuel  Gross,  of  the  Twenty-third  Company.  A 
melee  then  ensued  inside  of  the  fort  for  about  10  minutes,  the  Cacos 
fighting  desperately  with  rifles,  clubs,  stones,  etc.,  during  which 
several  jumped  from  the  walls  in  an  effort  to  escape,  but  were  shot 
by  the  automatic  guns  of  the  Fifth  Company  and  by  the  Thirteenth 
Company  advancing  to  the  attack." 

EDMUND  HAFFEE. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865.  (G.  O. 
59,  June  22, 1865.) 

JAMES  HALEY. 

'Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  the  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  HALFORD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saginaw;  sole  survivor  of  the 
boat's  crew  sent  to  the  Sandwich  Islands  for  assistance  after  the 
wreck  of  the  Saginaw,  October,  1870.  Promoted  to  acting  gunner. 
(G.  0. 169,  Feb.  8, 1872.) 

LUOVI  HALLING. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  heroism  in  attempting  to  rescue  from  drowning  Cecil  C.  Young, 
ordinary  seaman,  September  15,  1904.  '(G.  O.  172,  Oct.  4,  1904.) 

WILLIAM  HALSTEAD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  coolness,  bravery,  and  skill  in  the 


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working  of  his   gun.     His   conduct   was   particularly   meritorious 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

MARK  G.  HAM. 

Carpenter's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  F.  HAMBERGER. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate.  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th, 
21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the 
allied  forces  in  China,  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

HUGH  HAMILTON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond'  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 
1864.  Was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the 
Chalmettes;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans; 
the  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  present  at  the  surrender  of  New 
Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  October,  1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

RICHARD  HAMILTON. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

THOMAS  W.  HAMILTON. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati  in  the  attack 
on  the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  "was  severely  wounded 
at  the  wheel,  but  afterwards  returned  to  lend  a  hand,  and  had  to 
be  sent  below."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 1863.) 

ALLEXANDER  HAND. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ceres  in  the  fight  near 
Hamilton,  up  the  Roanoke  River,  July  9,  1862 ;  spoken  of  for  "  good 
conduct  and  soul  bravery."    (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 
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50  ROLL   OF   HOKOK. 

JOHN  HANDRAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Franklin;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Franklin,  at  Lisbon,  Portugal,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the  9th 
of  January,  1876.  (G.  O.  206,  Feb.  15,  18T6.) 

BURKE  HANFORD. 

Machinist,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

HANS  A.  HANSEN. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

THOMAS  HARCOURT. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15, 
1865,  remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried 
the  mass  away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

THOMAS  HARDING. 

Captain  of  forecastle,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Dacotah,  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade-runner  Pevensey,  near  Beau- 
fort, N.  C.,  June  9,  1864.  "  Learning  that  one  of  the  officers  in  the 
boat,  which  was  in  danger  of  being  and  subsequently  was  swamped, 
could  not  swim,  Harding  remarked  to  him :  '  If  we  are  swamped,  sir, 
I  shall  carry  you  to  the  beach  or  I  will  never  go  there  myself.'  He 
did  not  succeed  in  carrying  out  his  promise,  but  made  desperate 
efforts  to  do  so,  while  others  thought  of  themselves  only.  Such  con- 
duct is  worthy  of  appreciation  and  admiration — a  sailor  risking  his 
own- life  to  save  that  of  an  officer."  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

BERNARD  HARLEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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JOSEPH  G.  HARNER. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida; 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the 
seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15. 
1914.) 

DANIEL  HARRINGTON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pocakcmtas;  landing  in  a  boat 
near  Brunswick,  Ga.,  March  11,  1862,  and  when  fired  upon  by  the 
enemy,  concealed,  exhibited  great  coolness  and  bravery.  Promoted  to 
acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

DAVID  HARRINGTON. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa;  at  the  time 
of  the  sinking  of  that  vessel,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884,  re- 
mained at  his  post  of  duty  in  the  fireroom  until  the  fires  were  put  out 
by  the  rising  waters,  and  opened  the  safety  valves  when  the  water 
was  up  to  his  waist.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

JOHN  HARRIS. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of 
the  boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  U.  S. 
Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S.  moni- 
tor Tecumseh  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of 
the  forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as  "one 
of  the  most  galling"  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  from 
death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited  the 
admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15, 1866.) 

BOLSON  R,  HARRISON. 

Seaman,  U.  S.  Navy,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his 
profession  while  operating  against  outlaws  on  the  Island  of  Basilan, 
P.  L,  September  24, 1911.  (G.  0. 138,  Dec.  13, 1911.) 

GEORGE  H.  HARRISON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer."  (G.  O.  45.  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


52  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

COMMANDER  WILLIAM  K.  HARRISON,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914  :  Brought  his  ship  into  the  inner  harbor  during 
the  nights  of  the  21st  and  22d  without  the  assistance  of  a  pilot  or 
navigational  lights,  and  was  in  a  position  on  the  morning  of  the  22d 
to  use  his  guns  with  telling  effect  at  a  critical  time.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec. 
4,  1915.) 

WILLIAM  HART. 

Machinist,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marllehec 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos.  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

LIEUTENANT  CHARLES  C.  HARTTGAN,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914:  During  the  second  day's  fighting  the  service  per- 
formed by  him  was  eminent  and  conspicuous.  He  was  conspicuous 
for  the  skillful  handling  of  his  company  under  heavy  rifle  and 
machine-gun  fire,  for  which  conduct  he  was  commended  by  his 
battalion  commander.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

HARRY  HARVEY. 


Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle,  Benictican,  February  16,  1900. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

'•*  """    '-' 

EDWARD  W.  HATHAWAY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Sciota;  lost  an  arm  before  Vicks- 
burg,  February  28,  1862. 

CHARLES  HAWKINS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1864  ;  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

CYRUS  HAYDEN. 

Carpenter  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado,  color  bearer  of  the 
battalion;  for  planting  his  flag  on  the  ramparts  of  the  citadel  and 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  ,        53 

protecting  it  under  a  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy  during  the  attack 
and  capture  of  the  Korean  forts,  June  11,  1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8, 
1872.) 

JOHN  HAYDEN. 

Apprentice  on  board  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Saratoga.  On  the 
morning  of  July  15,  1879,  while  the  Saratoga  was  anchored  off  the 
Battery,  in  New  York  Harbor,  R.  L.  Robey,  apprentice,  fell  over- 
board. As  the  tide  was  running  strong  ebb  and  not  being  an  expert 
swimmer,  he  was  in  danger  of  drowning.  David  M.  Buchanan, 
apprentice,  instantly,  without  removing  any  of  his  clothing,  jumped 
after  him.  John  Hayden  stripped  himself  and  stood  coolly  watching 
the  two  in  the  water,  and  when  he  thought  his  services  were  required 
made  a  dive  from  the  rail  and  came  up  alongside  of  them  and  ren- 
dered assistance  until  all  three  were  picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the 
ship.  (G.  O.  246,  July  22, 1879.) 

JOSEPH  B.  HAYDEN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in  the  attacks 
on  Fort  Fisher  January  13  to  15,  1865 ;  commended  for  coolness  and 
close  attention  to  duty  in  steering  the  ship  into  action.  (G.  O.  59, 
June  22,  1865.) 

JOHN  HAYES. 

Coxswain  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

THOMAS  HAYES. 

Coxswain  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain  of  No.  1 
gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  and  the  ironclads  and  gunboats  below 
New  Orleans;  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  batteries  below  Vicks- 
burg;  and  was  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  HEISCH. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing  the 
river  at  Tientsin,  June  20, 1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other  men 
under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occupied  by  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  84,  Mar.  22, 1902.) 


54  ROLL    OF    HONOR. 

J.  H.  HELMS. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Chicago,  for  heroism  rescuing  Ishi  Tomizi,  ship's  cook,  from  drown- 
ing at  Montevideo,  Uruguay,  January  10,  1901.  (G.  O.  35,  Mar.  23, 
1901.) 

GEORGE  F.  HENRECHON. 

Machinist's  mate,  second  class,  U.  S.  Navy,  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  the  line  of  his  profession  while  operating  against  outlaws  on 
the  Island  of  Basilan,  P.  I.,  September  24,  1911.  (G.  O.  138,  Dec.  13, 
1911.) 

HENRY  HENRICKSON. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MaMehead,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHN  HICKMAN. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries  March  14.  1863.  "When  the  fireroom 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury 
to  the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty 
stood  firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  rem- 
edy the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat 
being  so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he 
was  compelled  from  mere  exhaustion  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes 
until  the  work  was  accomplished."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 1863.) 

FRANK  HILL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

FRANK  E.  HILL. 

Ship's  cook,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of 
a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905.  (G.  O.  13, 
Jan.  5, 1906.) 

JOHN  HILL. 

Chief  quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed 
great  coolness  and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F. 


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Crosiniui  and  others  were  drowned,  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April 
12,  1872,  and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  pre- 
vented greater  loss  of  life.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9, 1872.) 

CAPTAIN  WALTEE  N.  HILL,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914 ;  was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of  his 
company,  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  leading 
his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  0. 177,  Dec.  4, 1915.) 

WILLIAM  HILL. 

Captain  of  top;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  Minnesota  at  Newport,  E.  I.,  June  22,  1881,  and  sustaining, 
until  picked  up  by  a  steam  launch,  William  Mulcahy,  third-class  boy, 
who  had  fallen  overboard.  (G.  O.  39-6,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

WILLIAM  HINNEGAN. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher, 
December  23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

GEOEGE  HOLLAT. 

Third-class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862;  mentioned  as 
deserving  "great  praise."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

GEOEGE  HOLT. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth,  who,  at  the 
imminent  risk  of  his  life,  jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Ham- 
burg, July  3,  1871,  when  a  4-knot  tide  was  running,  and,  with  a 
comrade,  saved  from  drowning  one  of  a  party  who  was  thrown  out 
of  a  shore  boat  coming  alongside  the  ship.  (G.  0. 180,  Oct.  10, 1872.) 

AUGUST  HOLTZ. 

Chief  water  tender  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  North  Dakota;  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  fire 
on  board  of  that  vessel  September  8,  1910.  (G.  O.  S3,  Oct.  4,  1910.) 

WILLIAM  E.  HOLYOKE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 


56  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China,     (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

THOMAS  HOBAN. 

Coxwain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  HORTON. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Montauk.  During  the  night 
of  September  21,  1864,  fire  was  discovered  in  the  magazine  light- 
room  of  that  vessel.  The  alarm  created  a  panic  and  demoralized 
the  crew,  with  the  exception  of  Horton  and  a  first-class  fireman 
named'  John  Kountry.  Horton  rushed  into  the  cabin,  obtained  the 
magazine  keys,  sprang  into  the  light-room  and  began  passing  out 
combustibles,  including  the  box  of  signals  in  which  the  fire  originated. 
Rountry,  with  hose  in  hand,  notwithstanding  the  cry  of  "  Fire  in  the 
magazine !  "  forced  his  way  through  the  frightened  crowd  to  the 
light-room  and  put  out  the  flames.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JAMES  HORTON. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  courageous  conduct  in  going  over  the  stern  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  sea,  February  13,  1879,  during  a  heavy 
gale,  and  cutting  the  fastenings  of  the  ship's  rudder  chains.  (G.  O. 
326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

LEWIS  A.  HORTON. 

Seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter. of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30, 1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  in  the 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  C.  HORTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Horton  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O. 
55,  July  19,  1901.) 

EDWARD  J.  HOUGHTON. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  picket  boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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MARTIN  HOWARD. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

PETER  HOWARD. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi,  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of  March  14,  1863 ;  commended 
for  zeal  and  courage  displayed  in  the  performance  of  unusual  and 
trying  service  while  the  vessel  was  aground  and  exposed  to  a  heavy 
fire.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

MICHAEL  HUDSON. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  con- 
spicuous good  conduct  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

CAPTAIN  JOHN  A.  HUGHES,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of  his 
company,  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  leading 
his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

HENRY  L.  HURLBERT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa,  April  1,  1899.  (G.  O.  55,  July 
19,  1901.) 

JAMES  L.  HULL. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for 
especially  brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  assisting 
to  haul  fires  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole  plate 
joint  on  boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philip- 
pine Islands,  May  21,  1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Hull  was 
obliged  to  work  was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor,  necessitating  the 
playing  of  water  into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose.  (G.  O.  502,  Dec. 
14,  1898.) 

MARTIN  HUNT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20 
to  July  16,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 


58  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

CAPTAIN  HARRY  McL.  P.  HUSE,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  under  fire,  eminent  and  conspicuous  in 
the  performance  of  his  duties;  was  indefatigable  in  his  labors  of  a 
most  important  character  both  with  the  division  commander  in 
directing  affairs  and  in  his  efforts  on  shore  to  get  in  communication 
with  the  Mexican  authorities  to  avoid  needlessly  prolonging  the  con- 
flict. (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

MICHAEL  HUSKEY. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet,  Deer  Creek  expedi- 
tion, March,  1863;  galantry  in  volunteering  to  aid  in  the  rescue  of 
the  tug  Ivy,  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  and  for  general  meritorious 
•conduct.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

JOHN  HYLAND. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked 
l>y  field  batteries  and  sharp  shooters,  and  destroyed  in  Red  River, 
May  5,  1864.  He  displayed  great  bravery  in  assisting  the  officers  to 
slip  the  cable,  in  full  view  and  range  of  several  hundred  sharp 
.shooters,  on  which  occasion  he  was  disabled  by  a  second  wound. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ROSS  L.  IAMS. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps.  "  On  November  17,  1915, 
it  was  planned  to  attack  Fort  Riviere,  Haiti,  with  a  force  made  up 
of  detachments  from  the  Fifth,  Thirteenth,  Twenty-third  Companies, 
and  the  marine  detachment  and  sailors  from  the  Connecticut.  Fort 
Riviere  was  an  old  French  bastion  fort,  about  200  feet  on  the  side 
with  thick  walls  of  brick  and  stone,  the  walls  being  loopholed. 
The  original  entrance  had  been  on  the  northern  side,  but  had  been 
blocked,  a  small  breach  in  the  southern  wall  being  used  in  its  stead. 
As  this  breach  in  the  wall  was  the  only  entrance  to  the  fort  it  was 
naturally  covered  by  the  defenders  on  the  inside,  making  passage 
through  it  into  the  fort  a  most  hazardous  undertaking  for  the  lead- 
ing men.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the  fire  of  the  Cacos  was 
constantly  passing  through  this  hole  in  the  wall,  Sergeant  Ross'L. 
lams,  Fifth  Company,  unhesitatingly  jumped  through,  closely  fol- 
lowed by  Private  Samuel  Gross  of  the  Twenty-third  Company.  A 
melee  then  ensued  inside  of  the  fort  for  about  10  minutes,  the  Cacos 
fighting  desperately  with  rifles,  clubs,  stones,  etc.,  during  which 
several  jumped  from  the  walls  in  an  effort  to  escape,  but  were  shot 


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by  the  automatic  guns  of  the  Fifth  Company  and  by  the  Thirteenth 
Company  advancing  to  the  attack." 

LIEUTENANT  (J.  G.)  JONAS  H.  INGRAM,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  During  the  second  day's  fighting  the  service  per- 
formed by  him  was  eminent  and  conspicuous.  He  was  conspicuous 
for  skillful  and  efficient  handling  of  the  artillery  and  machine  guns 
of  the  Arkansas  Battalion,  for  which  he  was  specially  commended 
in  reports.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JOSEPH  IRLAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  stationed  at  the  wheel;  behaved  with 
great  coolness  and  bravery,  sending  the  other  two  men  who  were 
stationed  with  him  to  replace  men  disabled  at  the  guns.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  IRVING. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill, 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

THOMAS    IRVING. 

Coxswain  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor, 
November  16,  1863,  distinguished  for  promptness  in  manning  and 
rowing  an  open  boat  engaged  in  carrying  lines  between  the  Lehigh 
and  Nahant,  while  the  shot  and  shell  from  cannon  and  mortars  were 
flying  and  breaking  all  around.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 
(G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

NICHOLAS  IRWIN. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill, 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun,  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

FRANZ  ANTON  ITRICH. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  for 
hereoism  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  Manila,  P.  I.,  May  1,  1898. 
(G.  O.  13,  Dec.  5,  1900.) 


60  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  JACKSON. 


Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  C.  P.  Williams,  Stono 
Inlet,  August  16,  1868,  was  stationed  on  the  forecastle  lookout,  and 
discovered  two  torpedoes  floating  down  so  as  to  cross  the  bow  of  the 
vessel,  seized  a  boat  hook,  jumped  on  the  bobstays,  and  carefully 
guided  the  torpedoes  down  with  the  tide.  Subsequently  he  volun- 
teered to  remove  the  caps,  which  he  did  with  skill  and  courage. 
(G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  N.  JAEGER. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy.  Katbalogan,  Samar,  P.  I.,  July 
16,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JOHN  H.  JAMES. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864,  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  came  off  the  sick  list  at  the  commencement  of 
the  action,  went  to  his  quarters,  and  fought  his  gun^well  during  the 
entire  action.  He  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  the 
Chalmettes;  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  and  present  at  the  sur- 
render of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  September,  1863. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ALEXANDER  JARDINE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Potomac,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  in  line  of  duty,  volunteering  to  enter  the 
fireroom  filled  with  live  steam  and  open  the  auxiliary  valve  at  the 
time  of  the  accident  to  the  forward  boiler  of  that  vessel  en  route  from 
Cat  Island  to  Nassau  on  the  night  of  November  14,  1898.  After 
repeated  attempts,  enveloped  from  head  to  feet  in  wet  blankets  and 
wet  towels  over  his  face,  he  succeeded  in  getting  the  valve  open  and 
thus  relieving  the  vessel  of  all  further  danger.  (G.  O.  503,  Dec.  13, 
1898.) 

BERRIE  H.  JARRETT. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera  Cruz. 
Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  116,  Aug.  19,  1914.) 


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THOMAS  JENKINS. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati^  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries  May  27,  1863,  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

JOHN  P.  JOHANSON. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  heroism 
and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  while  cutting  cables  at  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2,  1899.) 

JOHAN  J.  JOHANSSON. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHANNES  J.  JOHANNESSEN. 

Chief  water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate 
of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905.  (G.  O.  182,  Mar. 
20,  1905.) 

HANS  JOHNSEN. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  torpedo  boat  Winslow,  for 
gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas,  Cuba, 
May  11,  1898.  Johnsen  was  specially  commended  for  presence  of 
mind  in  turning  off  steam  from  the  engine  wrecked  by  shell  bursting 
in  cylinder.  (G.  O.  497,  Sept.  3,  1898.) 

HENRY  JOHNSON. 

Seaman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the  United 
States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of 
one  of  the  forts,  under  a  fire,  which.  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as 
"one  of  the  most  galling"  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing 


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from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumsek.    Their  conduct  elicited 
the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe.     (G.  O.  82,  Feb.  23,  1867.) 

JOHN  JOHNSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.- Kansas;  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned,  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life.  (G.  0. 176,  July  9, 1872.) 

PETER  JOHNSON. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vixen,  for 
coolness  and  heroism  in  entering  the  fireroom  on  the  night  of  May 
28,  1898,  when  the  lower  front  manhole  gasket  of  boiler  A  blew  out. 
(G.O.  167,  Aug.  27, 1904.) 

WILLIAM  JOHNSON. 

Cooper  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Adams,  for  rescuing  from  drowning  Daniel 
W.  Kloppen,  a  workman,  at  the  navy  yard,  Mare  Island,  Cal.,  No- 
vember 14, 1879.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,'  1884.) 

WILLIAM  P.  JOHNSON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman,  in  the  engage- 
ment near  Harrisonburg,  La.,  March  2,  1864.  "Although  badly 
wounded  in  the  hand,  he  took  the  place  of  a  wounded  man,  and 
sponged  and  loaded  the  gun  throughout  the  entire  action."  (G.  O. 
32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

LIEUT.  COMMANDER  RUFUS  Z.  JOHNSTON,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914;  was  regimental  adjutant,  and  eminent  and  conspicu- 
ous in  his  conduct.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his 
men  through  the  action  of  the  22d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the 
city.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

ANDREW  JONES. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Chickasaw. 
Although  his  enlistment  had  expired,  he  volunteered  from  the  Vin- 


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cennes  for  the  battle  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  and  was  honor- 
ably mentioned  by  the  commanding  officer  of  the  Chickasaw.  (G.  (X 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  JONES. 

Landsman ;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30, 1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  and 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island,  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOHN  E.  JONES. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  stationed  at  the  wheel,  was  wounded. 
After  the  wheel  rop'es  were  shot  away  he  went  on  the  poop  to  assist 
at  the  signals,  and  remained  there  until  ordered  to  reeve  new  wheel 
ropes.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

THOMAS  JONES. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the  attacks  on 
Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January  13,  14,  and  15, 
1865,  "commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain  of 
a  gun."  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  JONES. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5, 1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon 
of  the  5th  of  August,  1864.  Joined  the  Dacotah  in  September,  1861, 
and  was  on  board  the  Cumberland  when  sunk  by  the  Merrimac,  at 
Newport  News.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  -(G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

THOMAS  JORDAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena-.  During  the  action 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  he  was  stationed  on  the  poop,  attend- 
ing signals,  under  a  heavy  fire  from  Fort  Morgan,  and  displayed 
gallantry  and  great  coolness.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

ROBERT  JORDAN. 

Coxswain  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  temporarily  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington*  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863.  "  Performed 


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every  duty  with  the  utmost  coolness  and  courage,  and  showed  an  un- 
surpassed devotion  to  the  service."     (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

THOMAS  KANE. 

Captain  of  the  hold  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Nereus;  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  behaved  with 
conspicuous  gallantry,  having,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  musketry,  car- 
ried on  his  back  a  wounded  messmate  to  a  place  of  safety,  and  fear- 
lessly exposed  himself  in  assisting  other  wounded  comrades  whose 
lives  were  endangered.  (G.  O.  84,  Oct.  3,  1867.) 

THOMAS  W.  KATES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21,  1900. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

PHILIP  B.  KEEFER. 

Coppersmith,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  courageous 
and  zealous  conduct  in  hauling  fires  from  two  furnaces  of  boiler  B 
when  fireroom  was  completely  filled  with  live  steam  from  a  blown- 
out  manhole  gasket,  and  fireroom  floor  plates  were  covered  with  boil- 
ing water,  on  board  of  that  vessel  off  Santiago  de  Cuba,  July  20, 
1898.  (G.  O.  501,  Dec.  14,  1898.) 

MICHAEL  KEARNEY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHN  KELLEY. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ceres,  in  the  fight 
near  Hamilton,  up  the  Roanoke  River,  July  9,  1862;  spoken  of  for 
"  good  conduct  and -soul  bravery."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

FRANCIS  KELLY. 

Water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in 
connection  with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance 
to  the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898, 
under  heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov. 
2,  1899.) 


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THOMAS  KENDRICK. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  a  volunteer  from*  the  Bienville;  at- 
tracted the  particular  attention  of  the  executive  officer  of  the  Oneida 
by  his  excellent  conduct.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  18C4.) 

BARNETT  KENNA. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  coolness,  bravery,  and  skill  in 
the  working  of  his  gun.  His  conduct  was  particularly  meritorious. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

CHARLES  KENYON. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena,  in  the  attack  upon 
Drurys  Bluff,  May  15,  1862;  "conspicuous  for  persistent  courage." 
Promoted  to  acting  third  assistant  engineer.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 
1863.) 

THOMAS  KERSEY. 

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Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  bravery  and 
presence  of  mind  in  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
Plymouth,  at  the  navy  yard,  New  York,  on  the  26th  of  July,  1876. 
(G.  O.  215,  Aug.  9,  1876.) 

JOSEPH  KILLACKEY. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

HUGH  KING. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Iroquois;  jumped  over- 
board in  the  Delaware  River,  September  7,  1871,  and  saved  one  of 
the  crew  of  that  vessel  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9,  1872.) 

JOHN  KING. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vicksburg,  for  heroism 
in  the  line  of  his  profession  at  the  time  of  the  accident  to  the  boilers 
May  29,  1901.    (G.  O.  72,  Dec.  6, 1901.) 
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SECOND  MEDAL. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Salem,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  'the  line  of  his  profession  on  the  occasion  of  the 
accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that  vessel  September  13,  1909.  (G. 
O.  40,  Oct.  19,  1909.) 

R.  H.  KING. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which  de- 
stroyed the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

SAMUEL  W.  KINNAIRD. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  18G4,  set  an  example  to  the  crew  by 
his  presence  of  mind  and  cheerfulness,  that  had  beneficial  effect. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 18G4.) 

ROBERT  KLEIN. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Raleigh,  for 
heroism  in  rescuing  shipmates  overcome  in  double  bottoms  by  fumes 
of  turpentine  January  25, 1904.  (G.  O.  173,  Oct.  6, 1904.) 

FRANZ  KRAMER, 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MarbleTiead,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

ERNEST  KRAUSE. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

HERMANN  W.  KUCHNEISTER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the 
U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while 
cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898, 
under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 


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P.  J.  KYLE. 

Landsman;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  a  shipmate  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Quinnebaug,  at  Port  Mahon,  Minorca,  March  13,  1879. 

BARTLETT  LAFFEY. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel;  was  sent  on  shore 
with  others  to  man  a  rifle  howitzer  which  had  been  mounted  on  a  field 
carriage  and  posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City  during  the  rebel 
attack  on  that  place,  March  5, 1864.  Their  defense  of  the  gun  against 
superior  forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  ncbly  stood  their 
ground  through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand  to  save  the 
gun  and  the  reputation  of  the  Navy.  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

DANIEL  LAKIN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3. 
1863.) 

THOMAS  LAKIN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Narragansett;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Narragansett  at  the  navy  yard,  Mare 
Island,  Cal.,  twice,  on  the  24th  of  November,  1874,  and  rescuing  two 
men  of  that  ship  from  drowning. 

SURGEON  GARY  D.  LANGHORNE,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  Carried  a  wounded  man  from  the  front  of  the  Nava! 
Academy  while  under  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JOHN  S.  LANN. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  of  the  howitzer 
corps,  cooperating  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  Saint  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was  commended 
for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  his  remarkable  efforts  in 
assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout 
a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  the  service. 
(G.O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

LIEUTENANT  JAMES  P.  LANNON,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz. 
April  22,  1914.  Assisted  a  wounded  man  under  heavy  fire,  and  after 


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returning  to  his  battalion  was  himself  desperately  wounded.     (G.  O. 
177,  Dec.  4, 1915.) 

JOHN  LAVERTY. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing /  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed 
courage,  zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  LAVERTY. 

First-class  fireman ;  for  hauling  the  fires  from  under  the  boiler,  the 
stop-valve  chamber  having  been  ruptured,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Alaska,  at 
Callao  Bay,  Peru,  September  14,  1881.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

JOHN  LAWSON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  "  was  one  of  the  six  men  stationed  at 
the  shell-whip  on  the  berth  deck.  A  shell  killed  or  wounded  the 
whole  number.  Lawson  was  wounded  in  the  leg  and  thrown  with 
great  violence  against  the  side  of  the  ship ;  but  as  soon  as  he  recov- 
ered himself,  although  begged  to  go  below,  he  refused  and  went  back 
to  the  shell-whip,  where  he  remained  during  the  action."  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

NICHOLAS  LEAR. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 
<G.O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JAMES  H.  LEE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed 
the  Alabama  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited 
marked  coolness  and  good  conduct  and  is  highly  commended  by  his 
divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

EMILE  LEJEUNE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  IT.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  gallant  conduct  m 
rescuing  a  citizen  from  drowning  at  Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  June  6,  I^TI;. 
iG.  O.  212,  June  9,  1876.) 


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GEORGE  W.  LELAND. 

Gunner's  mate  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Har- 
bor, November  16,  1863;  distinguished  for  promptness  in  manning 
and  rowing  an  open  boat  engaged  in  carrying  lines  between  the 
Lehigh  and  Nahant,  while  the  shot  and  shell  from  cannon  and  mor- 
lars  were  flying  and  breaking  all  around.  Promoted  to  acting 
master's  mate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

PIERRE  LEON. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  DeKall},  Yazoo 
River  expedition,  December  23  to  27,  1862;  mentioned  by  his  com- 
manding officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various  actions/' 
(G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

JOSEPH  LEONARD. 

See  Joseph  Melvin. 

WILLIAM  LEVERY. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marlrtehead; 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1890.) 

HARRY  LIPSCOMB. 

Water  tender  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  North  Dakota;  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  fire  on  board 
of  that  vessel  September  8,  1910.  (G.  O.  83,  Oct.  4,  1910.) 

BENJAMIN  LLOYD. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  W y aiming ;  volunteered  May 
25,  1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 
age, zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec. 
31,  1864.) 

JOHN  W.  LLOYD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing ;  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 
age, zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  Promoted  to 
acting  master's  mate.  (G.  Ol  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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HUGH  LOGAN. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  in  the 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  18(55.) 

GEORGE  LOW. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Tennessee  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  February  15,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up 
by  a  boat's  crew,  N.  P.  Petersen,  gunner's  mate,  who  had  fallen  over- 
board. (G.  O.  32G,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

ENSIGN  GEORGE  M.  LOWRY,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1014;  was  in  both  days'  righting  at  the  head  of  his 
company,  and  w^as  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  leading 
his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JOHN  LUCY. 

Second-class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Minnesota; 
heroic  conduct  on  the  occasion  of  the  burning  of  Castle  Garden,  at 
New  York,  on  the  9th  of  July,  1876.  (G.  O.  214,  July  27,  1876.) 

WILLIAM  F.  LUKES. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  and  a  member  of  Company  D; 
capture  of  the  Korean  forts,  June  9  and  10,  1871;  received  a  severe 
cut  over  the  head  while  fighting  inside  the  fort.  (G.  O.  180,  Oct.  10, 
1872.) 

THOMAS  LYONS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola;  in  the  attack 
on  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862;  was  lashed  outside 
of  that  vessel,  on  the  port-sheet  chain,  with  lead  in  hand,  to  lead 
the  ship  past  the  forts,  and  never  flinched,  although  under  a  heavy 
fire  from  the  forts  and  rebel  gunboats.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 

JAMES  MACHON. 

Boy,  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn;  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing  his  duty  in  the  powder 


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division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled  very  much,  and  in  the 
immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell-whips,  which  were  twice  cleared  of 
men  by  bursting  shells.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1SG4.) 

ALEXANDER  MACK. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1SG4;  activity,  zeal,  and  skill  dis- 
played in  handling  his  gun,  as  well  as  great  courage.  He  was 
severely  wounded.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1SG4.) 

JOHN  MACK. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Uendrlck  Hudson;  was  one  of  the 
men  of  a  howitzer's  crew  cooperating  with  the  Army  in  the  military 
and  naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  G,  18G5,  and 
was  commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remark- 
able efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  gun 
throughout  a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to 
himself  and  to  the  service.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  18G5.) 

JOHN  MACKIE. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Galcrta,  in  the  attack  on  Fort  Darling,  at  Drurys  Bluff,  James  River, 
May  15,  18G2;  particularly  mentioned  for  his  "gallant  conduct  and 
services  and  signal  acts  of  devotion  to  duty."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 

WILLIAM  MADDEN. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Ba}',  August  5,  18G4;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 
very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell-whips,  which 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 

EDWARD  MADDIN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Franklin;  gallant  con- 
duct in  jumping  overboard  from  the  Franklin,  at  Lisbon,  Portugal, 
and  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the 
9th  of  January,  1876.  (G.  O.  20G,  Feb.  15,  187G.) 

JOHN  W.  MAGEE. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa,  when  that 
vessel  sunk,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884 ;  remained  at  his  post  of 


72  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 


duty  in  the  fireroom  until/the  fires  were  put  out  by  the  rising  waters, 
(G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

GEORGE  F.  MAGER. 

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Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  M arblehead ; 
for  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  while  cutting  cables  at  Cienfue- 
gos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  (t>.  O.  529,  Nov.  2,  1899.) 

GEORGE  MAHONEY. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vixen;  for  cool- 
ness and  heroism  in  entering  the  fireroom  on  the  night  of  May  28, 
1898,  when  the  lower  front  manhole  of  boiler  "A"  blew  out.  (G.  O. 
167,  Aug.  27,  1904.) 

HENRY  J.  MANNING. 

Quartermaster;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  New  Hampshire,  off  Newport,  R.  I.,  January  4,  1882,  and 
endeavoring  to  rescue  Jabez  Smith,  second-class  musician,  from 
drowning.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

EDWARD  MARTIN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena.  During  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  he  was  stationed  at  the  wheel 
while  towing  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida  by  Forts  Morgan  and  Gaines,  which 
vessel  had  become  disabled  by  a  shell  that  exploded  her  starboard 
boiler.  He  displayed  coolness  and  great  courage  on  that  trying 
occasion.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JAMES  MARTIN. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness 
and  good  conduct  as  captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay, 
on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864;  was  in  the  actions 
with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  the  Chalmettes,  the  rebel  iron- 
clads and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans,  Vicksburg,  Port  Hudson, 
and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans,  on  board  of  the  Rich- 
mond. (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  MARTIN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton,  Yazoo  River 
expedition,  December  23  to  27,  1862;  mentioned  by  his  command- 


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ing  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various  actions." 
Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.     (G.  O.  11,  April.  3,  18G3.) 

WILLIAM  MARTIN. 

Seaman ;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna,  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 1862 ;  mentioned 
as  having  done  his  "duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight,  with 
great  coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  18G3.) 

JOSEPH  MATTHEWS. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  courageous  conduct  in  going  over  the  stern  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  sea,  February  13,  18T9,  during  a  heavy 
gale,  and  cutting  the  fastenings  of  the  ship's  rudder  chains.  (G.  O. 
326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

CLARENCE  E.  MATHIAS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21,  1900. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JOHN  MAXWELL. 

Fireman,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

HUGH  MELLOY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman.  During 
the  engagement  near  Harrisonburg,  La.,  March  2, 1864,  a  shell  pierced 
the  bow  casement  on  the  right  of  gun  No.  1,  mortally  wounding  the 
first  sponger,  who  dropped  his  sponge  out  of  the  port  on  the  fore- 
castle. Melloy  instantly  jumped  from  the  port  to  the  forecastle, 
recovered  the  sponge,  and  sponged  and  loaded  the  gun  while  outside, 
exposed  to  a  heavy  fire  of  musketry.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

CHARLES  MELVILLE.      , 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864.  "  This  man  (a  loader  of  a  gun) 
was  severely  wounded  by  a  piece  of  a  shell.  He  was  taken  below,  but 
would  not  remain  there;  and  although  scarcely  able  to  stand,  per- 
formed his  duty  until  the  end  of  the  action."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 


74  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

JOSEPH  MELVIN. 
(Name  changed  to  Joseph  Leonard.) 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles,  while  with  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps,  on  the  25th,  27th,  and  29th  of  March,  and  the  4th  of  April, 
1899.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JAMES  MEREDITH. 

(Name  changed  to  Patrick  F.  Ford,  jr.) 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  F.  MERTON. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  and  a  member  of  Company  D; 
capture  of  the  Korean  forts,  June  9  and  10,  1871;  was  severely 
wounded  in  the  arm  while  trying  to  force  his  way  into  the  fort.  (G. 
O.  180,  Oct.  10.  1872.) 

WILLIAM  MEYER. 

Carpenter's  mate,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nash- 
mile,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  MIFFLIN. 

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Engineer's  cook  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn*  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  per- 
forming his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship 
was  riddled  very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell 
whips,  which  were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  18G4.) 

ANDREW  MILLER. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 18G4;  commended  for  coolness  and 
good  conduct  as  captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the 
morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 18G4;  was  on  board  the  Ilrooklyn 
in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes; 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  75 

the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  batteries  below 
Vicksburg;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31,  1864.) 

HARRY  H.  MILLER. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

HUGH  MILLER. 

Boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S. 
Quinnebaug,  at  Alexandria,  Egypt,  on  the  morning  of 'November  21, 
1885,  and  assisting  in  saving  a  shipmate  from  drowning.  (Letter 
Capt.  N.  Ludlow,  U.  S.  N.,  No^326  Nov<  2i?  1535.) 

JAMES  MILLER. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  MaMehead,  in  the  engage- 
ment with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25,  1803; 
noted  for  bravery  and  coolness  in  casting  the  lead  and  giving  the 
soundings  while  exposed  to  a  dangerous  fire,  and  only  retired,  re- 
luctantly, when  ordered  to  do  so;  also  commended  for  admirable  man- 
agement at  the  wheel.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O. 
32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

WILLARD  MILLER. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfue- 
gos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

DANIEL  S.  MILLIKEN. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Neiv  Ironsides;  commended 
for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with 
Fort  Fisher,  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June 
22,  1865.) 

JOHN  MILLMORE. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Essex,  for  rescu- 
ing from  drowning  John  W.  Powers,  ordinary  seaman,  serving  on 
the  same  vessel  with  him,  at  Monrovia,  Liberia,  October  31,  1877. 
(G,  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 


76  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

CHARLES  MILLS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  in  the  assault  on  Fort 
Fisher,  January  15, 18G5,  charged  up  to  the  palisades;  remained  there 
when  the  panic  seized  the  men ;  and,  at  the  risk  of  his  life,  remained 
with  and  assisted  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field  after  dark.  (G.  O. 
59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOSEPH  MITCHELL. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy;  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  of  Peking,  China, 
July  12, 1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

THOMAS  MITCHELL. 

Landsman,  serving  on  boarrd  U.  S.  S.  Richmond;  for  rescuing  from 
drowing  M.  F.  Caulan,  first-class  boy,  serving  with  him  on  the  same 
vessel,  at  Shanghai,  China,  November  17,  1879.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct: 
18,  1884.) 

COMMANDEE  WILLIAM  A.  MOFFETT,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22, 1914:  Brought  his  ship  into  the  inner  harbor  during 
the  nights  of  the  21st  and  22d  without  the  assistance  of  a  pilot  or 
navigational  lights,  and  was  in  a  position  on  the  morning  of  the  22d 
to  use  his  guns  at  a  critical  time  with  telling  effect.  His  skill  in 
mooring  his  ship  at  night  was  especially  noticeable.  He  placed  her 
nearest  to  the  enemy  and  did  most  of  the  firing  and  received  most 
of  the  hits.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

MONS  MONSSON. 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  entering  a  burning  magazine  through  the 
scuttle  and  endeavoring  to  extinguish  the  fire  by  throwing  water  with 
his  hands  until  a  hose  was  passed  to  him,  April  13,  1904.  (G.  O. 
160,  May  26,  1904.) 

DANIEL  MONTAGUE. 

Chief  master-at-arms,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  connection  with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the 
entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2, 
1898,  under  heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov. 
2,  1899.) 


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ROBERT  MONTGOMERY. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of 
the  crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher, 
December  23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  21,  1864.) 

ALBERT  MOORE. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Moore  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O. 
55,  July  19,  1901.) 

CHARLES  MOORE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
Coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

CHARLES  MOORE. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  IT.  S.  S.  Marl)lehead,  in  the  engagement 
with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stone  River,  December  25,  1863 ;  although 
painfully  wounded  by  a  piece  of  shell  and  sent  below,  returned  to  his 
quarters  in  a  few  moments  and  insisted  upon  resuming  his  duties,  and 
actually  remained  until  he  became  so  faint  from  loss  of  blood  that  he 
had  to  be  sent  below.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

FRANCIS  MOORE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  Portsmouth,  at  the  Washington  Navy  Yard,  January  23,  1882, 
and  endeavoring  to  rescue  Thomas  Duncan,  carpenter  and  calker, 
who  had  fallen  overboard.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

GEORGE  MOORE. 

Seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30, 1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  ard 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 


78  BOLL  OF   HONOB. 

PHILIP  MOORE. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Genoa,  Italy,  September  21,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Hans 
Paulsen,  ordinary  seaman.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

WILLIAM  MOORE. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  conspicuous  for 
bravery  in  the  attack  on  Haines  Bluff,  December  27,  1862,  being  en- 
gaged in  carrying  out  lines  to  the  shore  amidst  a  heavy  fire;  also  for 
marked  coolness  and  ability  as  captain  of  a  9-inch  gun  in  Battery 
Benton  in  the  attack  upon  Vicksburg,  May  22,  1863.  (G.  O.  32, 
Apr.  16,  1864.) 

JAMES  H.  MORGAN. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  joined  the  Colorado  in  May,  1861 ;  volunteered 
for  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi;  was  in  the  action  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson:  and 
present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans;  was  on  board  the  New 
Ironsides  at  Charleston.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  October,  1863. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  H.  MORIN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead;  for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweep- 
ing for  and  disabling  27  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to  Caima- 
nera,  Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898.  (G.  O.  500, 
Dec.  14,  1898.) 

JOHN  MORRIS. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  leaping  overboard  from 
the  U.  S.  flagship  Lancaster,  at  Villefranche,  France,  December  25, 
1881,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Robert  Blizzard,  ordinary  seaman, 
a  prisoner,  who  had  jumped  overboard.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

JOHN  G.  MORRISON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet;  commended  for 
meritorious  conduct  in  general,  and  especially  for  heroic  conduct 
and  inspiring  example  to  the  crew  in  the  engagement  with  the  rebel 
ram  Arkansas,  in  Yazoo  River,  July  15,  1862.  When  the  Carondelet 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  79 

was  badly  cut  up,  several  of  her  crew  killed,  many  wounded,  and 
others  almost  suiFocated  from  the  effects  of  escaped  steam,  Morrison 
was  the  leader  when  boarders  were  called  on  deck,  and  the  first  to 
return  to  the  guns  and  give  the  ram  a  broadside  as  she  passed.  His 
presence  of  mind  in  time  of  battle  or  trial  is  reported  as  always  con- 
spicuous and  encouraging.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  MORSE. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah 
at  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Brazil,  September  19,  1880,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  James  Grady,  first-class  fireman.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 
1884.) 

CHARLES  W.  MORTON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton,  Yazoo  River 
expedition,  December  23  to  27,  1862 ;  mentioned  by  his  commanding 
officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various  actions."  (G.  O. 
11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

PATRICK  MULLEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyandank.  During  a 
boat  expedition  up  Mattox  Creek,  March  17,  1865,  was  reported  by 
his  commanding  officer  as  having  rendered  gallant  assistance.  (G.  O. 
59,  June  22,  1865.) 

SECOND   MEDAL. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Don.  While  the  boats 
of  this  vessel  were  engaged,  May  1,  1865,  in  picking  up  the  crew  of 
picket  launch  No.  #,  which  had  swamped,  an  officer  was  seen  in  the 
water  who  was  no  longer  able  to  keep  up  and  was  at  the  time  below 
the  surface.  Patrick  Mullen  jumped  overboard  and  brought  the 
officer  safely  to  the  boat,  thereby  rescuing  him  from  drowning. 
Entitled  to  wear  a  bar  on  the  medal  he  already  had  received  at 
Mattox  Creek  March  17, 1865.  (G.  O.  62,  June  29, 1865.) 

FREDERICK  MULLER. 

Mate,  United  States  Navy,  attached  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Wompatuck, 
for  heroism  and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  Manzanillo, 
Cuba,  June  30, 1898.  (G.  O.  45,  Apr.  30, 1901.) 

HUGH  P.  MULLIN. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Texas;  for  rescuing  Alfred 
Kosminski,  apprentice,  second  class,  who  fell  overboard  while  that 
vessel  was  coaling  *at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  November  11,  1899. 


80  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

Mullin,  though  wearing  heavy  rubber  boots  at  the  time,  jumped  over- 
board and  at  great  risk  to  himself  supported  Kosminski  until  the 
latter  was  safely  hauled  out  of  the  water.  (G.  O.  537,  Jan.  8,  1900.) 

J.  E.  MURPHY. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  con- 
nection with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac  at  the  entrance  to 
the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under 
heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2,  1899.) 

JOHN  A.  MURPHY. 

Drummer,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

PATRICK  MURPHY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864,  and  other  occasions. 

SAMUEL  MCALLISTER. 

Ordinary  seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery  in  crossing  the 
river  at  Tientsin,  China,  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three 
other  men  under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occu- 
pied by  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  84,  Mar.  22, 1902.) 

JOHN  McCARTON. 

Ship's  printer,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training  ship 
New  Hampshire,  off  Coasters  Harbor  Island,  near  Newport,  R.  I., 
January  4, 1882,  and  endeavoring  to  rescue  Jabez  Smith,  second-class 
musician,  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

MATTHEW  MCCLELLAND. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the 
attack  on  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fire- 
room  and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from 
injury  to  the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casu- 
alty, stood  firmly  at  his  post  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to 
remedy  the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat 
being  so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he  was 
compelled,  from  sheer  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes 
until  the  work  was  accomplished."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 1863.) 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  81 

CHIEF  BOATSWAIN  JOHN  McCLOY,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

While  coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d 
of  el une,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces 
in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

SECOND   MEDAL. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle  and  extraordinary  heroism, 
engagement  of  Vera  Cruz,  April  22,  1914.  Led  a  flotilla  of  three 
picket  launches,  mounting  1-pounders  along  the  sea  front  of  Vera 
Cruz  in  front  of  the  naval  school  and  customhouse.  The  launches 
drew  the  combined  fire  of  the  Mexicans  in  that  vicinity  and  thus 
enabled  the  cruisers  to  shell  them  out  temporarily  and  save  our  men 
on  shore.  His  conduct  was  eminent  and  conspicuous,  and,  although 
shot  through  the  thigh  during  this  fire,  he  remained  at  his  post  as 
beachmaster  for  48  hours  until  sent  to  a  hospital  ship  by  the  brigade 
surgeon.  (G.  0. 177,  Dec.  4, 1915.) 

MICHAEL  McCORMICK. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was 
attacked  by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed,  in  Red 
River,  May  5,  1864.  He  was  wounded  early  in  the  day,  but  stood  to 
his  gun  until  ordered  to  leave  it.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 18G4.) 

ADAM  McCULLOCK. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  18G4,  being  wounded,  would  not  leave  his 
quarters,  although  ordered  to  do  so,  but  remained  until  the  action  was 
over.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 18G4.) 

ENSIGN  EDWARD  O.  McDONNELL,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  posted  on  the  roof  of  the  Terminal  Hotel  and 
landing;  established  a  signal  station  there  and  day  and  night  main- 
tained communication  between  the  troops  and  the  ships.  At  this 
exposed  post  he  was  continually  under  fire.  One  man  was  killed 
and  three  wounded  at  his  side  during  the  two  days'  fighting.  He 
showed  extraordinary  heroism  and  striking  courage  and  maintained 
his  station  in  the  highest  degree  of  efficiency.  All  signals  got  through, 
largely  due  to  his  heroic  devotion  to  duty.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 
715SS— 17 6 


82  KOLL  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  MCDONALD. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  De  Kalb,  Yazoo 
River  expedition,  December  23  to  27,  1862,  mentioned  by  his  com- 
manding officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various  ac- 
tions." (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

JOHN  McFARLAND. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "  Was  at  the  wheel, 
which  has  been  his  station  in  all  the  previous  fights  of  this  ship.  As 
on  every  other  occasion,  he  displayed  the  utmost  coolness  and  intelli- 
gence throughout  the  action.  When  the  Lackawanna  ran  into  the 
Hartford,  and  for  a  moment  there  was  every  appearance  of  the  man 
at  the  wheel  being  crushed,  he  never  left  his  station  nor  ceased  for 
an  instant  to  attend  strictly  to  his  duties."  This  evidence  of  coolness 
and  self-possession,  together  with  his  good  conduct  in  the  other 
battles  of  the  Hartford,  entitle  him  to  the  medal.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec. 
31,  1864.) 

JOHN  McGOWAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varima  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862;  "stood  at  the  wheel 
the  whole  time,  although  guns  were  raking  the  decks  from  behind 
him.  His  position  was  one  of  the  most  responsible  on  the  ship,  and 
he  did  his  duty  to  the  utmost."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

FRED  HENRY  McGUIRE. 

Hospital  apprentice,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  the  line  of  his  profession  while  operating  against  outlaws  on 
the  island  of  Basilan,  P.  I.,  September  24,  1911.  (G.  O.  138,  Dec. 
13,  1911.) 

MARTIN  McHUGH. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty)'  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

JAMES  McINTOSH. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864. 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  83 

He  was  present  and  assisted  in  the  capture  of  the  batteries  at  Hatteras 
Inlet  and  on  board  the  Cumberland  when  she  was  sunk  by  the  Mem- 
mac  at  Newport  News.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ALEXANDER  McKENZIE. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  received  a 
sword  cut  in  the  head  while  fighting  at  the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee 
at  the  capture  of  the  Korean  forts  June  11,  1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8, 

1872.) 

WILLIAM  MCKNIGHT. 

Coxswain ;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  April  24,  1862 ;  mentioned 
as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight  with  great 
coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

JAMES  McLEOD. 

Captain  of  foretop;  a  volunteer  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado,  on 
board  of  the  Pensacola  in  the  attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans  April  24  and  25,  1862. 
"  Especially  commended."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

LIEUTENANT  FREDERICK  V.  McNAIR,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  Was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of  his 
battalion.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through 
the  action  of  the  22 d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the  city.  (G.  O. 
177,  Dec.  4.  1915.) 

MICHAEL  J.  McNALLY. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa  April  1, 1899.  (G.  O.  55,  July 
19,  1901.) 

MICHAEL  McNAMARA. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Beniciaj  for  gallantry  in  advancing  to  the  parapet,  wrenching  the 
match-lock  from  the  hands  of  an  enemy  and  killing  him,  at  the 
capture  of  the  Korean  forts  June  11, 1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 


84  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

HARRY  LEWIS  MAcNEAL 


Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn,  for  heroism  and  gallantry  in  action  at  the  battle  of  San- 
tiago de  Cuba,  July  3, 1808. '•  (G.  O.  526,  Aug.  9, 1899.) 

GEORGE  W.  McWILLIAMS. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for 
gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and 
about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  18G4, 
to  January  22,  18G5,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington.  Was  severely  wounded  in  the  naval  assault  upon  Fort 
Fisher.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  18G5.) 

DAVID  NAYLOR. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida,  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  18G4;  powder  boy  at  the  30-pounder  Par- 
rott  rifle.  His  passing  box,  having  been  knocked  out  of  his  hand, 
fell  overboard  into  a  boat  alongside.  He  immediately  jumped  over- 
board, recovered  it,  and  returned  to  his  station.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31. 
18G4.) 

JOHN  NEIL. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawan;  one  of  the  crew 
of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December 
23, 1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  18G4.) 

LAURITZ  NELSON. 

Sailmakers  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for 
extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  wThile  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

OSCAR  F.  NELSON. 

Machinist's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Ben- 
nington;  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the 
explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 
(G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5,  1906.) 

LIEUT.  COLONEL  WENDELL  C.  NEVILLE,  U.  S.  M.  C, 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  commanded  Second  Regiment  Marines.  Was 


1U)LL    OK     llONOit.  S;'; 

in  both  days'  fighting  and  almost  continually  under  fire  from  soon 
after  landing,  about  noon  on  the  21st,  until  we  were  in  possession 
of  the  city,  about  noon  of  the  22d.  His  duties  required  him  to  be  at 
points  of  great  danger  in  directing  his  officers  and  men,  and  he 
exhibited  conspicuous  courage,  coolness,  and  skill  in  his  conduct  of 
the  fighting.  Upon  his  courage  and  skill  depended,  in  great  measure, 
success  or  failure.  His  responsibilities  were  great  and  he  met  them 
in  a  manner  worthy  of  commendation.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

WILLIAM  NEWLAND. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  first  loader  of  the  after  9-inch 
gun;  mentioned  as  having  behaved  splendidly,  and  as  being  dis- 
tinguished on  board  for  good  conduct  and  faithful  discharge  of  all 
duties.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  H.  NIBBE. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  captured  in  Yazoo 
River,  April  22,  1864.  "  A  shot  came  through  the  stem  of  the  vessel 
raking  the  gun  deck  and  exploding  the  boilers.  Quartermaster  Nibbe 
stood  his  ground  on  this  occasion  and  aided  the  wounded,  when  officers 
and  others  around  him  deserted  their  posts."  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

WILLIAM  NICHOLS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864 ;  perfect  coolness  and  dexterity  in  han- 
dling his  gun ;  always  sure  of  his  aim  before  he  would  consent  to  fire. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

HENRY  N.  NICKERSON. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Utah;  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure 
of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21, 1914.  (G.  0. 101,  June  15, 1914.) 

JOHN  NOBLE. 

Landsman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  constituted  one  of 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the 
U.  S.  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of  one  of  the 


86  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as  "one  of  the 
most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  from  death  ten 
of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited  the  admiration 
of  both  friend  and  foe.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15, 1866.) 

JOSEPH  B.  NOIL. 

Seaman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  saved  Boat- 
swain J.  C.  Walton  from  drowning  at  Norfolk,  December  26,  1872. 
(See  Report  Capt.  P.  Crosby,  U.  S.  Navy.) 

CHARLES  L.  NORDSICK. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera 
Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21  and  22,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

J.  A.  NORRIS. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Jamestown,  December  20,  1883; 
for  rescuing  from  drowning  A.  A.  George,  who  had  fallen  over- 
board at  the  New  York  Navy  Yard.  (G.  O.  326',  Oct.  18,  1884.)  ' 

CHRISTOPHER  NUGENT. 

Orderly  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Fort  Henry;  was  in  charge  of  a  reconnoitering  party  sent 
into  Crystal  River,  Fla.,  June  15,  1863,  and  displayed  extraordinary 
zeal,  skill,  and  discretion  in  driving  a  guard  of  rebel  soldiers  into  a 
swamp,  capturing  their  arms  and  destroying  their  camp  equipage. 
(G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

OLIVER  O'BRIEN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ganandaigua;  meritorious  con- 
duct in  boarding  the  blockade  runner  Beatrice,  while  aground,  under 
fire  from  Fort  Moultrie,  on  the  night  of  November  28,  1864.  Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

THOMAS  O'CONNELL. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "Although  on  the  sick  list  and  quite 
unwell,  he  went  to  his  station  at  the  shell  whip,  where  he  remained 
until  his  right  hand  was  shot  away."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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JAMES  O'CONNER. 

Landsman,   engineer's  force;    for  jumping  overboard   from   the 
U.  S.  S.  Jean  Sands,  opposite  the  Norfolk  Navy  Yard,  on  the  night 
.  of  June  15,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  a  young  girl  who  had 
fallen  overboard.     (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

TIMOTHY  O'DONOGHUE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked 
by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed,  in  Red  River, 
May  5,  1864.  "  He  was  wounded  early  in  the  day,  but  stood  to  his 
gun  until  ordered  to  leave  it."  [Duplicate  issued  to  supply  the 
place  of  the  original,  which  was  lost  in  saving  a  young  lady  from 
drowning.]  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  O'HEARN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Puritan;  for  gallant 
conduct  at  the  time  of  the  collapse  of  one  of  the  crown  sheets  of 
boiler  E  of  the  vessel,  July  1,  1897.  O'Hearn  wrapped  wet  cloths 
about  his  face  and  arms  and,  entering  the  fireroom,  crawled  over  the 
tops  of  the  boilers  and  closed  the  auxiliary  stop  valve,  Disconnecting 
boiler  E  and  removing  the  danger  of  disabling  other  boilers.  (G.  O. 
482,  Nov.  1, 1897.) 

JOHN  O'NEAL. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great 
coolness  and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman 
and  others  were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872, 
and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented 
greater  loss  of  life.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9, 1872.) 

WILLIAM  OAKLEY. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head;  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

AUGUST  OHMSEN. 

Master-at-arms  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa,  at  the  time  of  the  sink- 
ing of  that  vessel,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884;  for  clearing  the 
berth  deck,  remaining  there  until  the  water  was  waist  deep,  wading 


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about  with  outstretched  arms,  rousing  the  men  out  of  their  hammocks, 
then,  going  on  deck,  assisting  to  lower  the  first  cutter  and  then  the 
dingy,  which  he  took  charge  of.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1881.) 

ANTON  OLSEN. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marbleliead;  for 
gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  while  cutting  cables  at  Cienfuegos, 
Cuba,  May  11, 1898.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2, 1899.) 

HARRY  WESTLEY  ORNDOFF. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d 
of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JOHN  ORTEGA. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga;  meritorious  conduct  in 
action  on  two  occasions.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  OSBORNE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Juniata;  gallant  conduct  in  res- 
cuing from  drowning  an  enlisted  boy  of  that  vessel,  at  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  August  21, 1876.  (G.  O.  218,  Aug.  24, 18T6.) 

CHRISTIAN  OSEPINS. 

Seaman ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  tug  Fortune,  May 
7, 1882,  at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  James 
Walters,  gunner's  mate.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

FIRST  LIEUTENANT  EDWARD  A.  OSTERMANN,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

"  On  October  22,  1915,  Captain  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant  Oster- 
mann,  First  Lieutenant  Miller,  Assistant  Surgeon  Borden  and  35 
enlisted  men  of  the  Fifteenth  Company  of  Marines,  all  mounted, 
left  Fort  Liberte,  Haiti,  for  a  six-day  reconnaissance.  After  dark 
on  the  evening  of  October  24,  while  crossing  river  in  deep  ravine, 
the  detachment  was  suddenly  fired  upon  from  three  sides  by  about 
400  Cacos  concealed  in  bushes  about  100  yards  from  fort.  The 
marine  detachment  fought  its  way  forward  to  a  good  position,  which 


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it  maintained  during  the  night,  although  subjected  to  a  continuous 
fire  from  the  Cacos.  At  daybreak  the  Marines,  in  three  squads, 
commanded  by  Captain  Upshur,  Lieutenant  Ostermann,  and  Gun- 
nery Sergeant  Daly,  advanced  in  three  different  directions,  surpris- 
ing and  scattering  the  Cacos  in  all  directions.  The  expeditionary 
commander  commented  on  the  gallantry  displayed  by  the  officers 
and  men  of  this  detachment  in  the  following  language : 

" '  The  action  of  the  35  men  in  the  attack  made  upon  them  during 
the  night  of  October  24  can  not  be  commended  too  highly.  It  is 
true  that  these  men  were  in  pitch  darkness,  surrounded  by  ten  times 
their  number,  and  fighting  for  their  lives,  but  the  manner  in  which 
they  fought  during  that  long  night,  the  steady,  cool  discipline  that 
prevented  demoralization  is  remarkable.  Had  one  squad  failed,  not 
one  man  of  the  party  would  have  lived  to  tell  the  story.  The  actual 
assault  upon  the  enemy,  made  in  three  different  directions  and 
beginning  as  soon  as  the  light  permitted  them  to  see,  was  splendid. 
It  meant  success  or  utter  annihilation.  It  succeeded,  thanks  to  the 
splendid  examples  given  by  the  officers  and  noncommissioned  officers, 
supported  by  the  men.  Upshur  and  Ostermann  advancing  from 
two  directions  captured  Fort  Dipitie  with  a  total  of  13  Marines, 
putting  garrison  to  .flight.  Demolished  and  burned  fort.  All  three 
squads  burned  all  houses  from  which  fire  had  been  coming.  I  be- 
lieve, therefore,  that  Captain  William  P.  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant 
Edward  A.  Ostermann,  and  Gunnery  Sergeant  Daniel  Daly  should 
be  given  medals  of  honor  for  this  particular  engagement  and  the 
work  of  the  following  day.' " 

MILES  M.  OVIATT. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864 ;  conspicu- 
ous for  good  conduct  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

MICHAEL  OWENS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Colorado;  capture  of  Korean  forts,  June  11,  1871;  fighting  hand  to 
hand  with  the  enemy  and  badly  wounded.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8, 1872.) 

ALEXANDER  PARKER, 

Boatswain's  mate,  United  States  Navy ;  gallant  conduct  in  attempt- 
ing to  save  a  shipmate  from  drowning  at  the  navy  yard,  Mare  Island, 
Cal.,  on  the  25th  of  July,  1876.  (G.  O.  215,  Aug.  9,  1876.) 


90  BOLL   OF   HONOR. 

POMEEOY  PARKER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  heavy  fire 
of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

WILLIAM  PARKER. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  and  the  taking  of  New 
Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862;  mentioned  with  "praise  for  his 
conduct."  (G!  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  18G3.) 

GEORGE  PARKS. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in 
the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 
1864.  He  joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1860;  reshipped  Octo- 
ber, 1863 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea ;  with  the  rebel  vessels 
at  the  Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi ;  in  passing  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  twice  before  Vicksburg  batteries; 
at  Port  Hudson;  was  captain  of  a  gun  in  the  naval  9-inch  gun  bat- 
tery at  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

JOACHIM  PEASE. 

Seaman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

OSCAR  E.  PECK. 

Second-class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  April  24,  1862.  "His  coolness 
and  intrepidity  attracted  the  attention  of  all  hands."  "  Deserving  of 
great  praise."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

WILLIAM  PELHAM. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864.  "When  the  crew  of  the  gun  to 
which  he  belonged  was  entirely  broken  up,  owing  to  the  number  of 


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its  killed  and  wounded,  he  assisted  in  removing  the  latter  below,  and 
then  immediately  returned,  and  without  any  direction  to  do  so  took 
his  place  at  the  adjoining  gun,  where  a  vacancy  existed,  and  con- 
tinued to  perform  his  duties  there  most  faithfully  for  the  remainder 
of  the  action."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ROBERT  PENN. 

Fireman,  first  class  (colored),  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa, 
for  extraordinary  zeal  and  readiness  to  perform  duty  at  the  risk  of 
serious  scalding  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  gasket 
of  boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Santiago  de  Cuba  July  20,  1898. 
Penn  hauled  the  fire  standing  on  a  board  thrown  across  a  coal  bucket, 
above  a  foot  of  boiling  water,  while  the  water  was  still  blowing  from 
the  boiler.  (G.  O.  501,  Dec.  14,  1898.) 

THOMAS  PERRY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  IT.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ALEXANDER  PETERS. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  heroism  in  atempting  to  rescue  from  drowning  Cecil  C.  Young, 
ordinary  seaman,  September  15,  1904.  (G.  O.  172,  Oct.  4,  1904.) 

CARL  E.  PETERSEN. 

Chief  machinist,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  June  28  to  August  17, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

ALFRED  PETERSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

GEORGE  F.  PHILLIPS. 

Machinist,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  in  connection  with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac  at 
the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June 


92  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

2, 1808,  under  heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries.     (G.  O.  529,  Nov. 
2,  1809.) 

REUBEN  J.  PHILLIPS. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and 
22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces 
in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

WILLIAM  PHINNEY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Ba}r  August  5,  1864,  as  captain  of  a  gun  showed 
much  presence  of  mind  and  coolness  in  managing  it,  and  the  great 
encouragement  he  gave  the  crew.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

RICHARD  PILE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great 
coolness  and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman 
and  others  were  drowned,  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  187*2. 
and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented 
greater  loss  of  life.  (G.  O.  176,  July  9,  1872.) 

WILLIAM  B.  POOLE. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

GEORGE  PRANCE. 

Captain  of  the  maintop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in 
the  attacks  on  Fort  Fisher  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January 
13,  14,  and  15,  1865;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

THOMAS  F.  PRENDERGAST. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  while  with  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps  on  March  25,  27,  and  29  and  April  4,  1899.  (G.  O.  55,  July 
19,  1901.) 


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HERBERT  IRVING  PRESTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Preston  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O. 
55.  July  19,  1901.) 

JOHN  PRESTON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay  August  5,  18G4.  Although  severely  wounded,  he  re- 
mained at  his  gun  until  obliged  to  go  to  the  surgeon,  to  whom  he 
reported  himself  as  slightly  hurt.  He  assisted  in  taking  care  of  the 
wounded  below  and  wanted  to  return  to  his  station,  but  on  examining 
him  it  was  found  that  he  was  wounded  quite  severely  in  both  eyes. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

EDWARD  PRICE. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  18G4;  great  coolness  and  bravery  under  fire. 
His  gun  becoming  disabled  by  the  sponge  breaking,  leaving  the  head 
in  the  gun,  he  proceeded  to  clear  it  by  pouring  powder  into  the  vent 
and  blowing  the  sponge  head  out.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  18G4.) 

GEORGE  PROVINCE. 

Ordinary  seaman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Culm;  was 
one  of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  Gen.  Terry.  This  boat's  crew 
was  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher 
in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  18G5.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
18G5.) 

HUGH  PURVIS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Alaska,  during  the  attack  on  and  capture  of  the  Korean  forts,  June 
11,  1871 ;  was  the  first  to  scale  the  Avails  of  the  fort,  and  capture  the 
flag  of  the  Korean  forces.  Promoted  to  corporal.  (G.  O.  1G9,  Feb.  8, 
1872.) 

GEORGE  PYNE. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  one  of  a  howitzer's 
crew  that  cooperated  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  18G5,  and  was  commended 
for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable  efforts  in  as- 
sisting to  transport  the  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout 


94  BOLL   OF    HONOR. 

a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and 
to  the  service.    (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOHN  H.  QUICK. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  and  gal- 
lant conduct  in  battle  at  Cuzco,  Cuba,  on  June  14,  1898,  signaling  to 
the  U.  S.  S.  Dolphin  on  three  different  occasions  while  exposed  to  a 
heavy  fire  from  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  504,  Dec.  13, 1898.) 

JOSEPH  QUICK. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Yorktown;  for  heroism  rescuing 
Walenty  Wisnieroski,  machinist,  second  class,  from  drowning  at 
Yokohama,  Japan,  April  27, 1902.  (G.  O.  93,  July  7, 1902.) 

JOHN  RANNAHAN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Minnesota;  especially  commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort 
Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when 
the  panic  carried  the  mass  away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

CHARLES  A.  READ. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed 
the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited 
marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his 
divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

CHARLES  READ. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  one  of  a 
howitzer's  crew  that  cooperated  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and 
naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was 
commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable 
efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  the  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his 
gun  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and  the  service.  (G.  O. 
59,  June  22,  1865.) 

GEORGE  E.  READ. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 


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JEREMIAH  REGAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena  in  the  attack  upon 
Drurys  Bluff  May  15,  1862.  His  good  conduct  "  attracted  the  par- 
ticular attention  of  his  commanding  officer."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 

1863.) 

PATRICK  REGAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola;  gallant  con- 
duct while  serving  on  the  Pensacola  in  the  harbor  of  Coquimbo, 
Chile,  July  30,  1873. 

MAJOR  GEORGE  C.  REID,  U.  S.  MARINE  CORPS. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command 
of  his  battalion;  was  in  the  fighting  of  both  days  and  exhibited 
courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through  action.  His  cool  judg- 
ment and  courage  and  his  skill  in  handling  his  men  in  encountering 
and  overcoming  the  machine  gun  and  rifle  fire  down  Cinco  de  Mayo 
and  parallel  streets  accounts  for  the  small  percentage  of  the  losses 
of  marines  under  his  command.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

PATRICK  REID. 

Chief  water  tender  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  North  Dakota  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  fire 
on  board  of  that  vessel  September  8,  1910.  (G.  O.  83,  Oct.  4,  1910.) 

CHARLES  RICE. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  A  g  aw  am;  one  of  the  crew  of 
the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher  December  23, 
1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

LOUIS  RICHARDS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New 
Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862.  "Fine  conduct ;  "  "  through  din  and 
roar  of  battle  steered  the  ship  through  barricade,  and  his  watchful 
devotion  to  orders  contributed  greatly  to  successful  passage." 
"  Coolness  perfectly  heroic."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 
(G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 


96  ROLL  OF  HONOR. 

JOHN  P.  RILEY. 

(Name  changed  to  Rilley.) 

Landsman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

EDWARD  RINGOLD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash,  in  the  engagement  at 
Pocataligo,  October  22,  18G2,  "solicited  permission  to  accompany  the 
howitzer  corps,  and  performed  his  duty  with  such  gallantry  and 
presence  of  mind  as  to  attract  the  attention  of  all  around  him. 
Knowing  there  was  a  scarcity  of  ammunition,  he  came  up  through 
the  whole  line  of  fire,  with  his  'shirt  slung  over  his  shoulders,  filled 
with  fixed  ammunition,  which  he  brought  2  miles  from  the  rear.'" 
(G.  O.  IT,  July  10, 1SG3.) 

JAMES  S.  ROANTREE. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Oneida;  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  18G4,  conducted 
himself  with  distinguished  gallantry,  and  is  mentioned  as  particu- 
larly deserving  of  notice.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1SG4.) 

CHARLES  C.  ROBERTS. 

Machinist's  mate,  first  class,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  North 
Dakota,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  dur- 
jng  the  fire  on  board  of  that  vessel,  September  8,  1910.  (G.  O.  83, 
Oct.  4,  1910.) 

JAMES  ROBERTS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1SG4,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1SG4.) 

ALEXANDER  ROBINSON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ilowquah  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade  runner  Lynx,  off  Wilmington, 
September  25,  18G4,  at  night.  Performed  his  duty  faithfully  under 
the  most  trying  circumstances,  standing  firmly  at  his  post  in  the 
midst  of  a  cross  fire  from  the  rebel  shore  batteries  and  our  own 
vessels.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  18G4.) 

CHARLES  ROBINSON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  De  Kail),  Yazoo 
River  expedition,  December  23  to  27,  18G2;  mentioned  by  his  com- 


BOLL  OF   HONOE.  97 

manding  officer  for  having  "distinguished  himself  in  various  ac- 
tions."   (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

JOHN  ROBINSON. 

Captain  of  the  hold  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Yucca,  who,  with 
Acting  Ensign  James  H.  Bunting,  during  the  heavy  gale  which  oc- 
curred in  Pensacola  Bay  on  the  night  of  January  19,  1867,  swam 
ashore  with  a  line  for  the  purpose  of  sending  off  a  blowcock,  which 
would  facilitate  getting  up  steam  and  prevent  the  vessel  from  strand- 
ing, thus  voluntarily  periling  his  life  to  save  the  vessel  and  the  lives 
of  others.  (G.  O.  82,  Feb.  23, 1867.) 

THOMAS  EOBINSON. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa;  heroic  efforts  to 
save  from  drowning  Wellington  Brocar,  landsman,  of  the  Tallapoosa, 
off  New  Orleans  July  15, 1866.  (G.  O.  77,  Aug.  1, 1866.) 

SAMUEL  F.  EOGERS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  wounded  while 
fighting  at  the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee  at  the  capture  of  the  Korean 
forts  June  11, 1871.  (G.  0. 169,  Feb.  8, 1872.) 

GEORGE  ROSE. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

JOHANNES  ROUNING. 

Ordinary  seaman,  United  States  Navy;  for  jumping  overboard 
from  the  U.  S.  tug  Fortune  May  7, 1882,  at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  James  Walters,  gunner's  mate.  (G.  O.  326, 
Oct.  18,  1884.) 

JOHN  ROUNTRY. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Montauk.  During  the 
night  of  September  21,  1864,  fire  was  discovered  in  the  lightroom  of 
the  Montauk.  The  alarm  created  a  panic  and  demoralized  the  crew. 
Rountry,  with  hose  in  hand,  notwithstanding  the  cry  of  "  fire  in  the 
magazine,"  forced  his  way  through  the  frightened  crowd  to  the  light- 
room,  and,  with  the  aid  of  James  Horton,  gunner's  mate,  put  out  the 
fire.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 
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98  BOLL   OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  RUSH. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fireroom 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury  to 
the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty,  stood 
firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  remedy 
the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat  being 
so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he  was 
compelled,  from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes 
until  the  work  was  accomplished."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10, 1863.) 

CAPTAIN  WILLIAM  R.  RUSH,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruzr 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  commanded  naval  brigade;  was  in  both  days' 
fighting  and  almost  continually  under  fire  from  soon  after  landing, 
about  noon  on  the  21st,  until  we  were  in  possession  of  the  city,  about 
noon  of  the  22d.  His  duties  required  him  to  be  at  points  of  great 
danger  in  directing  his  officers  and  men,  and  he  exhibited  conspicuous 
courage,  coolness,  and  skill  in  his  conduct  of  the  fighting.  Upon  his 
courage  and  skill  depended  in  great  measure  success  or  failure.  His 
responsibilities  were  great,  and  he  met  them  in  a  manner  worthy  of 
commendation.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

HENRY  P.  RUSSELL. 

Landsman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JOHN  RUSSELL, 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Genoa,  Italy,  September  21,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Hans 
Paulsen,  ordinary  seaman.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  18841) 

FRANCIS  T.  RYAN. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22nd 
of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

RICHARD  RYAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  gallant  con- 
duct in  jumping  overboard  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from 


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drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  March  4,  1876.     (G.  O.  207, 
Mar.  23,  1876.) 

WILLIAM  SADLER 

Captain  of  top;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga, 
off  Coasters  Harbor  Island,  R.  I.,  June  25,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until 
picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the  ship,  Frank  Gallagher,  second-class 
boy,  who  had  fallen  overboard.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

ISAAC  SAPP. 

Seaman,  engineers'  force,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah; 
for  jumping  overboard  and  assisting  Midshipman  Miller  in  saving 
Charles  Prince,  seaman,  from  drowning  at  Villefranche,  December 
15,  187L  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 

JAMES  SAUNDERS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama  of  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864.  His 
conduct  is  testified  to  by  Commodore  Winslow,  as  deserving  of  all 
commendation,  both  for  gallantry  and  encouragement  of  others  in 
his  division.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

AUZELLA  SAVAGE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba; 
"commended  for  gallant  behavior  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher, 
January  15,  1865.  Had  a  flagstaff  shot  away  above  his  hand,  but 
seized  the  remainder  off  the  staff  and  brought  the  colors  safely  off." 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

DAVID  J.  SCANNELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Scannell  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire.  (G. 
O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

CHARLES  S.  SCHEPKE. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  remaining  by  a  burning  magazine  and 
assisting  to  extinguish  the  fire,  April  13,  1904.  (G.  O.  160,  May  26, 
1904.) 


100  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

OTTO  D.  SCHMIDT. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that 
vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905.  (G.  O.  13,  Jan.  5, 1906.) 

FEED  J.  SCHNEPEL. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera 
Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21  and  22,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

GEORGE  SCHUTT. 

Coxwain  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Hendrick  Hudson;  was  one  of 
the  howitzer's  crew  cooperating  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and 
naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was 
commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable 
efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun 
throughout  a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to 
himself  and  to  the  service.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOSEPH  F.  SCOTT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

WILLIAM  SEACH. 

Ordinary  seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d 
of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JAMES  SEANOR. 

Master-at-arms  of  the  U.  S.  ironclad  Chickasaw;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  although  his  time  was  out  vol- 
unteered from  the  Vincennes  for  the  battle  of  Mobile  Bay,  and  was 
honorably  mentioned  by  his  commanding  officer  on  the  CMcJcasaw. 
(G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

BENJAMIN  SEVEARER. 

Seaman,  who  raised  the  flag  on  Fort  Clark  at  the  Hatteras  expedi- 
tion. "  Deed  of  noble  daring."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  '  -    ' 

EICHAED  SEWARD;-' 

Paymaster's  steward  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore,  Novem- 
ber, 1863;  "volunteered  to  go  on  the  field  amidst  a  heavy  fire  to 
recover  the  bodies  of  two  soldiers,  which  he  brought  off  with  the  aid 
of  others;  a  second  instance  of  personal  valor  within  a  fortnight." 
Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  S.  SHACKLETTE. 

Hospital  steward,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a 
boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905.  (G.  O.  13. 
Jan.  5,  1906.) 

PATRICK  SHANAHAN. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Alliance, 
for  heroism,  rescuing  William  Stevens,  quartermaster,  first  class,  from 
drowning,  May  28,  1899.  (G.  O.  534,  Nov.  29,  1899.) 

HENDRICK  SHARP. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  courage  as  captain  of  100-pounder 
rifle  gun  on  top-gallant  forecastle,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the 
morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  fought  his  gun  when 
under  the  hottest  fire  from  the  enemy's  batteries,  at  short  range,  with 
a  coolness  and  effectiveness  that  won  not  only  the  admiration  of  the 
commanding  officer  of  the  division  but  of  all  others  who  had  an 
opportunity  to  observe  him.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  thirty- 
two  years;  joined  the  Richmond  at  Norfolk  when  first  put  in  commis- 
sion, September  27, 1860.  At  the  expiration  of  his  term  of  service,  in 
1863,  reshipped  for  the  period  of  three  years.  He  was  in  action  on 
board  of  the  Richmond  with  the  rebels  at  the  Head  of  the  Passes  of 
the  Mississippi;  at  the  bombardment  of  Fort  McRee,  at  Pensacola, 
which  lasted  an  entire  day,  when  he  received  a  severe  splinter  wound 
in  the  left  hand,  which  permanently  disabled  two  of  his  fingers;  and 
notwithstanding  the  severity  of  the  wound,  as  soon  as  it  was  dressed 
by  the  surgeon  he  returned  to  his  gun  without  the  permission  of  the 
surgeon  and  persisted  in  remaining  at  his  quarters,  using  his  right 
hand  until  the  action  ceased.  He  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below 
New  Orleans;  in  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the 
surrender  of  New  Orleans ;  fought  the  batteries  of  Vicksburg  twice ; 


102  BOLL   OF    HONOR. 


was  in  the  memorable  attack  on  Port  Hudson  on  the  14th  of  March, 
1863;  was  captain  of  a  9-inch  gun  in  the  naval  9-inch  gun  battery 
commanded  by  Lieut.  Commander  Edward  Terry,  placed  in  the  rear 
of  Port  Hudson  during  the  siege.  He  was  also  captain  of  a  gun  in 
the  naval  battery  established  at  Baton  Rouge,  and  commanded  by 
Lieut.  Commander  Edward  Terry  after  the  repulse  of  the  Army  and 
death  of  General  Williams  at  that  place.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

LOUIS  C.  SHEPARD. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  W abash;  mentioned  for 
gallant  conduct  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  and 
as  having  entered  the  stockade.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JAMES  SHERIDAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  captain  of  the  after  9-inch  gun :  was 
wounded  in  several  places,  but  remained  at  his  gun  until  the  firing 
ceased,  and  then  supplied  the  place  of  the  signal  quartermaster,  who 
had  been  injured  by  a  fall.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  SHIPMAN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in  the  attacks  on 
Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865;  "especially  commended  for  his  con- 
duct at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  the  100-pounder  Parrott  gun." 
Being  captain  of  a  gun  near  the  bursted  one,  and  seeing  the  effect  of 
the  explosion  on  those  around  him,  he  at  once  encouraged  them  by 
exclaiming :  "  Go  ahead,  boys ;  this  is  only  the  fortunes  of  war !  " 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JOHN  SHIVERS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Minnesota;  especially  commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort 
Fisher  January  15,  1865,  remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when 
the  panic  carried  the  mass  away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

HENRY  SHUTES. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wissahickon;  for 
distinguished  service  in  the  battle  below  New  Orleans,  April  24  and 
25,  1862,  and  in  the  engagement  at  Fort  McAllister,  February  27, 
1863,  and  seamanlike  qualities  while  gunner's  mate  of  the  U.  S.  S. 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.         ,*,  103 


Don.  A  shot  from  Fort  McAllister  penetrated!  the  Wissaliicfcon  oe-' 
low  the  water  line  and  entered  the  magazine,  on  which  occasion 
Shutes,  by  his  presence  of  mind  and  prompt  action,  contributed  to 
the  preservation  of  the  powder  and  safety  of  the  ship.  (G.  O.  71, 
Jan.  15,  1866.) 

FRANCE  SILVA. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  June  28  to  August  17, 
1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

LEBBEUS  SIMKINS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  courage  in  the  action  in  Mobile 
Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  joined 
the  Brooklyn  in  January,  1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip,  and  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans,  Chalmette  batteries,  batteries  below  Vicksburg,  and  present 
at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  October, 
1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

HENRY  SIMPSON. 

First-class  fireman ;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  John  W.  Powers, 
ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Essex,  at  Monrovia,  Liberia, 
October  31, 1877.  (G.  O.  326.  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

LAWRENCE  C.  SINNETT. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordinary  heroism 
in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico, 
April  21, 1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

CHARLES  H.  SMITH. 

Coxswain;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30, 1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  and  de- 
sire to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode  Island, 
and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 
<G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

EDWIN  SMITH. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Whitehead  in  the  attack 
upon  Frankiln,  N.  C.,  October  3,  1862;  swam  ashore  under  the  fire 


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;df  j      enfeiiiy  \srith\a  line  and  thus  rendered  important  service.    Men- 
tioned for  gallantry. 

EUGENE  P.  SMITH. 

Chief  water  tender,  U.  S.  S.  Decatur;  for  several  times  entering 
compartments  on  board  of  Decatur  immediately  following  an  explo- 
sion on  board  that  vessel,  September  9,  1915,  and  locating  and  res- 
cuing injured  shipmates.  (G.  O.  189,  Feb.  8, 1916.) 

FRANK  E.  SMITH. 

Oiler,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the  presence 
of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900, 
while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in  China.  (G.  O. 
55,  July  19, 1901.) 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China,  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life.  (G.  0. 176,  July  9, 1872.) 

JOHN  SMITH. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  was  first  captain  of  a 
gun,  and  finding  that  he  could  not  sufficiently  depress  his  gun  when 
alongside  of  the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee,  threw  a  hand  holystone  into 
one  of  the  ports  at  a  rebel  using  abusive  language  against  the  crew 
of  the  ship.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 


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JOHN  SMITH. 

Seaman,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah,  at 
Rio  de  Janeiro,  Brazil,  September  19, 1880,  and  rescuing  from  drown- 
ing James  Grady,  first-class  fireman.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

JOHN  SMITH. 

Second  captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  was  on  board  the  Varuna  when  she 
was  sunk  by  the  rebel  vessels  after  having  passed  Forts  Jackson  and 
St.  Philip ;  was  transferred  to  the  Brooklyn,  and  was  in  the  action 
with  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  Sep- 
tember, 1863.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

OLOFF  SMITH. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
was  on  board  the  Richmond  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRae,  at  the 
Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi;  with  the  forts  Jackson  and 
St.  Philip ;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans ;  the 
Chalmette  batteries ;  twice  with  the  batteries  of  Vicksburg  in  attempt- 
ing to  pass  and  at  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson ;  and  present  at  the  sur- 
render of  New  Orleans.  He  has  been  coxswain  on  board  the  Rich- 
mond for  twenty  consecutive  months.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

THOMAS  SMITH. 

Seaman,  for  rescuing  from  drowning  William  Kent,  coxswain  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Enterprise,  of  Para,  Brazil,  October  1, 18T8. 

THOMAS  SMITH. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia.  Was  one  of  a  howitzer's 
crew  cooperating  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6, 1865,  and  was  commended  for 
coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable  efforts  in  assisting 
to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout  a  severe 
engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and  to  the 
service.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

WALTER  B.  SMITH. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  at  the 


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100-pounder  rifle  gun  on  the  topgallant  forecastle,  and  for  musket 
firing  into  the  gun  ports  of  the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee  in  the  action 
in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
was  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hatteras  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  the 
piratical  vessel  commanded  by  the  notorious  Semmes,  off  Galveston; 
joined  the  Richmond  after  having  been  exchanged,  September,  1863, 
and  his  conduct  on  board  of  the  ship  has  been  of  the  most  exemplary 
kind.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILHELM  SMITH. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  New  York;  for 
entering  a  compartment  filled  with  gases  and  rescuing  a  shipmate, 
P.  J.  Walsh,  ordinary  seaman,  January  24,  1916.  (G.  O.  202.  Apr. 
6,  1916.) 

WILLIAM  SMITH. 

Quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed 
the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited 
marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his 
divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  SMITH. 

(Name  changed  to  Daniel  G.  George.) 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  picket  boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albermarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.5  October  27, 
1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31.  1864.) 

WILLAKD  M.  SMITH. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  con- 
spicuous for  good  conduct  at  his  gun.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

WILLIAM  E.  SNYDER. 

Chief  electrician,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Birmingham,  for 
extraordinary  heroism,  rescuing  G.  H.  Kephart,  seaman,  from  drown- 
ing at  Hampton  Eoads,  Ya.,  January  4,  1910.  (G.  O.  58,  Mar.  2, 
1910.) 

WILLIAM  SPICER. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  twenty-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to  Caimanera, 
Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898.  (G.  O.  500,  Dec.  14, 
1898.) 


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DAVID  SPKOWLE. 

Orderly  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864;  commended  for  cool- 
ness and  for  setting  a  good  example  to  the  marine  guard  working 
a  division  of  great  guns  in  the  action  of  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morn- 
ing and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  Joined  the  Richmond  Septem- 
ber 27,  1860 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McKea ;  the  Head  of  the 
Passes  of  the  Mississippi,  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  the  Chal- 
mettes,  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans,  Vicks- 
burg,  Port  Hudson,  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 
He  has  been  in  the  service  twenty-eight  years.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

'WILLIAM  B.  STACY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island.  While  coaling  ship 
in  the  harbor  of  Cape  Haytien  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Rhode  Island 
fell  overboard,  and,  notwithstanding  he  succeeded  in  catching  a 
rope,  had,  from  exhaustion,  to  relinquish  his  hold.  Although  the  sea 
was  running  high  at  the  time,  Stacy,  at  the  peril  of  his  life,  jumped 
overboard,  secured  the  rope  around  his  shipmate,  and  thus  saved 
him  from  drowning.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15, 1866.) 

ROBERT  STANLEY. 

Hospital  apprentice,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  July  12, 
1900.  Stanley  volunteered  and  carried  messages  under  fire.  (G.  O, 
55,  July  19,  1901.) 

WILLIAM  A.  STANLEY. 

Shell  man  at  No.  8  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  "  was  severely  wounded 
but  refused  to  go  below,  and  continued  to  perform  his  duties  until 
at  length  he  became  so  weak  from  loss  of  blood  as  to  be  unable  to 
stand."  (G.O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

THOMAS  STANTON. 

Chief  machinist's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  North  Dakota;  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  fire 
on  board  of  that  vessel  September  8, 1910.  (G.  O.  83,  Oct.  4, 1910.) 

LIEUTENANT  ADOLPHUS  STATON,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914:  Was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of  his 


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battalion.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through 
the  action  of  the  22d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the  city.  (G.  O. 
177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JAMES  E.  STERLING. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay  August  5, 1864;  bravery  in  remaining  at  his  post  when 
wounded,  and  passing  shell  until  struck  down  a  second  time  and 
completely  disabled.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

DANIEL  D.  STEVENS. 

Quartermaster  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Canonicus,  for  bravery  before  Fort 
Fisher,  1865.  (Letter  July  15, 1870,  Secretary  of  the  Navy  to  Hon.  S. 
Hooper.) 

JAMES  A.  STEWART. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Plymouth;  jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Villefranche,  France, 
February  1,  1872,  and  saved  Midshipman  Osterhaus  from  drowning. 
(G.  O.  180,  Oct.  10,  1872.) 

PETER  STEWART. 

Gunnery  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th, 
21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the 
allied  forces  in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

COMMANDER  HERMAN  O.  STICKNEY,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914;  covered  the  landing  of  the  21st  with  the  guns 
of  the  Prairie,  and  throughout  the  attack  and  occupation  rendered 
important  assistance  to  our  forces  on  shore  with  his  3-inch  battery. 
(G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

JAMES  STODDARD. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Marmora.  This  man  was  sent  on 
shore  with  others,  to  man  a  rifle  howitzer,  which  had  been  mounted 
on  a  field  carriage  and  posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City  during  the 
rebel  attack  on  that  place  March  5,  1864.  Their  defense  of  the  gun 
against  superior  forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  nobly 


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stood  their  ground  through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand 
to  save  the  gun  and  the  reputation  of  the  Navy.  Promoted  to  acting 
master's  mate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

JOHN  STOKES. 

Chief  master- at- arms,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  New  York,  for 
gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard  and  assisting"  in  the  rescue 
of  Peter  Mahoney,  water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  off  the  coast  of 
Jamaica,  March  31,  1899.  (G.  O.  525,  July  29,  1899.) 

ANDREW  V.  STOLTENBERG. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  at  Katbalogan,  Samar, 
•P.  L,  July  16,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

RICHARD   STOUT. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Isaac  Smith,  Stono  River, 
January  30,  1863;  distinguished  for  gallantry  and  meritorious  con- 
duct in  the  action  with  the  rebel  batteries,  in  which  he  lost  his  right 
arm.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

ROBERT  STRAHAN. 

Captain  of  the  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer."  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

LODDIE  STUPKA. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  hero- 
ism at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21, 1903.  (G.  O. 
145,  Dec.  26,  1903.) 

EDWARD  SULLIVAN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

JAMES  SULLIVAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher  De- 


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cember  23, 1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered.    (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31. 

1864.) 

JAMES  F.  SULLIVAN 

Boatswain's  mate ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training^ 
ship  New  Hampshire,  at  Newport,  R.  L,  April  21, 1882,  and  rescuing 
from  drowning  Francis  T.  Price,  third-class  boy.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct. 
18,  1884.) 

JOHN  SULLIVAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  courage  and  com- 
mendable conduct  during  a  reconnaissance  of  the  harbor  and  water 
defenses  of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25,  1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 
1864.) 

TIMOTHY  SULLIVAN. 

Coxswain ;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Louis- 
ville; "  especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty,  bravery,  and 
coolness  in  action."  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

ROBERT  SUMMERS. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher  January  13  to  15, 1865 ;  commended  for  great 
coolness  and  intelligence  in  looking  out  for  and  making  signals. 
Served  also  in  the  Paul  Jones,  in  the  actions  with  the  batteries  on 
St.  Johns  River  and  with  Fort  McAllister  on  the  Ogeechee  River. 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

GUSTAV  A.  SUNDQUIST. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
heroism  and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  while  cutting  cables 
at  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898.  (G.  O.  529,  Nov.  2,  1899.) 

AXEL  SUNDQVIST. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  twenty-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to  Caima- 
nera,  Guantanamo,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898.  (G.  O.  500,  Dec.  14. 
1898.) 

CLARENCE  E.  SUTTON. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Tientsin,  China,  July 
13,  1900.  Sutton  assisted  to  carry  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field 
under  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 


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JOHN  SWANSON. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  The  men  of  this  boat's  crew  were 
represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher  in 
the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

EDWARD  SWATTON. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  The  men*  of  this  boat's  crew  were 
represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher  in 
the  assault  from  the  fleet  January  15,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

ROBERT  SWEENEY. 

Ordinary  seaman,  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge;  October  26,  1881,  jumped 
overboard  and  assisted  in  saving  from  drowning  a  shipmate  who  had 
fallen  overboard  at  Hampton  Roads.  A  strong  tide  was  running  at 
the  time. 

ROBERT  SWEENEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Jamestown,  December  20,  1883 ; 
for  rescuing  from  drowning  A.  A.  George,  who  had  fallen  overboard 
at  the  navy  yard,  New  York.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

WILLIAM  SWEENEY. 

Landsman,  engineer's  force;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Jean  Sands^  opposite  the  navy  yard,  Norfolk,  on  the  night 
of  June  15,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  a  young  girl  who  had 
fallen  overboard.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

WILLIAM  TALBOTT. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Louisville  at  the 
capture  of  Arkansas  Post,  January  10  and  11,  1863 ;  was  conspicuous 
for  ability  and  bravery  as  captain  of  9-inch  gun.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr. 
16,  1864.) 

JAMES  TALLENTINE. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture 
of  Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

GEORGE  TAYLOR, 

Armorer  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864,  although  wounded,  went  into 


112  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

the  shell  room  and  with  his  hands  extinguished  the  fire  from  a  shell 
exploded.over  it  by  the  enemy.    (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

JOHN  TAYLOR. 

Seaman  in  charge  of  the  picket  boat  attached  to  the  navy  yard, 
New  York;  for  coolness,  promptness,  and  good  judgment  on  the  9th 
of  September,  1865,  in  rescuing  from  drowning  Commander  S.  D. 
Trenchard,  of  the  United  States  Navy,  who  fell  overboard  in  at- 
tempting to  get  on  a  ferryboat  which  had  collided  with  an  English 
steamer  and  needed  immediate  assistance.  (G.  O.  71,  Jan.  15, 1866.) 

RICHARD  H.  TAYLOR. 

Quartermaster,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nipsic;  for  gallantry 
during  the  hurricane  at  Apia,  Samoa,  March  16,  1889.  (G.  O.  157, 
Apr.  20,  1904.) 

THOMAS  TAYLOR. 

Coxwain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet.  During  the  pas- 
sage of  the  forts  at  the  entrance  of  Mobile  Bay,  and  in  the  action 
with  the  rebel  gunboats,  August  5,  1864,  cowardice  was  exhibited  by 
the  officer  in  command  of  the  forward  pivot  gun,  but  Thomas  Taylor, 
by  encouraging  example  and  words  and  effective  handling  of  the 
gun,  did  honor  to  the  occasion.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  G.  TAYLOR. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January  13, 
14,  and  15,  1865;  "commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun."  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

AUGUST  P.  TEYTAND. 

Quartermaster,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden; 
for  heroism  at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21, 1903. 
(G.  O.  145,  Dec.  26,  1903.) 

JAMES  THAYER. 

Ship's  corporal;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  a  boy  serving  with 
him  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  navy  yard,  Norfolk,  Va.,  Novem- 
ber 16,  1879.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

HENRY  THIELBERG. 

Seaman,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  but  temporarily  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14, 1863 ;  "  con- 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  113 

ducted  himself  with  the  highest  coolness  and  courage,  and  volun- 
teered to  go  upon  the  pilot  house  to  watch  the  movements  of  the 
enemy,  which  position  he  did  not  leave  until  ordered  down,  although 
the  balls  flew  thick  around  him,  and  three  struck  within  a  few  inches 
of  his  head."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

LOUIS  F.  THIES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Petrel;  for  heroism  and  gallantry,  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to 
danger  for  the  saving  of  the  others  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on 
board  said  vessel  March  31,  1901.  (G.  O.  85,  Mar.  22,  1902.) 

KARL  THOMASS. 

Coxwain,  United  States  Navy;  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

HENRY  THOMPSON. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy ;  for  rescuing  a  man  from  drowning 
at  Mare  Island,  California,  on  the  27th  of  June,  1878. 

HENRY  THOMPSON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Minnesota;  especially  commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort 
Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when 
the  panic  carried  the  mass  away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

WILLIAM  THOMPSON. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Mohican  in  the  action 
at  Hilton  Head,  November  7,  1861 ;  "  steered  the  ship  with  a  steady 
hand  and  bold  heart  under  the  batteries ;  was  wounded  by  a  piece  of 
shell,  but  remained  at  his  station  until  he  fell  from  loss  of  blood;" 
"leg  since  amputated."  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

WILLIAM  G.  THORDSEN. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Pampanga;  for  heroism  and 
gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  Hilongas,  P.  I.,  May  6,  1900. 
(G.  O.  6,  Aug.  15, 1900.) 

MICHAEL  THORNTON. 

Seaman ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  tug  Leyden,  near 
Boston,  Mass.,  August  25,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up, 

71588—17 8 


114  ROLL  OF  HONOR, 

Michael   Drennan,   landsman,   who   had   jumped   overboard   while 
temporarily  insane.     (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 

PAUL  TOBIN. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  at  the  imminent  risk 
of  his  life  he  jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Hamburg,  July  3, 
1871,  when  a  4-knot  tide  was  running,  and  with  a  comrade  saved  from 
drowning  one  of  a  party  who  was  thrown  out  of  a  shore  boat  coming 
alongside  the  ship.  (G.  0. 180,  Oct.  10, 1872.) 

SAMUEL  TODD. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  coolness  at  the 
commencement  and  during  the  action.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

A.  J.  TOMLIN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Wabash.  During  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  he 
advanced  under  a  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy's  sharpshooters  into  an 
open  space  close  to  the  fort  and  assisted  a  wounded  comrade  to  a 
place  of  safety.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

MARTIN  T.  TORGERSON. 

Gunner's  mate,  third  class,  United  States  Navy ;  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

LIEUTENANT  JULIUS  C.  TOWNSEND,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagement  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  22,  1914.  Was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of  his 
battalion.  He  exhibited  courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  men 
through  the  action  of  the  22d  and  in  the  final  occupation  of  the  city. 
(G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

SAMUEL  TRIPLETT. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead;  for 
heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  twenty-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  of  Caima- 
nera,  Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898.  (G.  O.  500, 
Dec.  14, 1898.) 


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OTHNIEL  TRIPP. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Seneca  in  the 
assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15, 1865 ;  "  exhibited  great  gallantry 
in  charging  through  the  gap  in  the  stockade."  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

J.  M.  TROUT. 
\ 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Frolic;  gallant  con- 
duct in  endeavoring  to  save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Frolic 
who  had  fallen  overboard  at  Montevideo,  April  20,  1877. 

JEREMIAH  TROY. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S. 
training  ship  New  Hampshire  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  April  21,  1882,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  Francis  T.  Price,  third-class  boy.  (G.  O. 
326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

WILLIAM  TROY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  fighting  at 
the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee,  and  especially  commended  by  the 
latter  after  being  wounded  at  the  capture  of  the  Korean  Forts  June 
11, 1871.  (G.  O.  169,  Feb.  8,  1872.) 

ALEXANDER  H.  TRUETT. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmette 
batteries;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  the 
batteries  below  Vicksburg ;  and  was  present  at  the  surrender  of  New 
Orleans.  He  was  present  at  and  assisted  in  the  capture  of  the 
piratical  steamers  Miramon  and  Marquis  de  la  Habana  in  March, 
1860,  near  Yera  Cruz.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

ALEXANDER  TURYELIN. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Toulon,  France,  February,  1881,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Augus- 
tus Ohlensen,  coxswain.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

OSCAR  J.  UPHAM. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21,  to  August  17, 


116  KOLL   OF   HONOR. 

1 900.     Upham  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire.     (G.  O. 
55,  July  19, 1901.) 

CAPTAIN  WILLIAM  P.  UPSHUR,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

"  On  October  22,  1915,  Captain  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant  Oster- 
mann,  First  Lieutenant  Miller,  Assistant  Surgeon  Borden  and  35 
enlisted  men  of  the  Fifteenth  Company  of  Marines,  all  mounted, 
left  Fort  Liberte,  Haiti,  for  a  six-day  reconnaissance.  After  dark 
on  the  evening  of  October  24,  while  crossing  river  in  deep  ravine, 
the  detachment  was  suddenly  fired  upon  from  three  sides  by  about 
400  Cacos  concealed  in  bushes  about  100  yards  from  fort.  The 
marine  detachment  fought  its  way  forward  to  a  good  position,  which 
it  maintained  during  the  night,  although  subjected  to  a  continuous 
fire  from  the  Cacos.  At  daybreak  the  Marines,  in  three  squads, 
commanded  by  Captain  Upshur,  Lieutenant  Ostermann,  and  Gun- 
nery Sergeant  Daly,  advanced  in  three  different  directions,  surpris- 
ing and  scattering  the  Cacos  in  all  directions.  The  expeditionary 
commander  commented  on  the  gallantry  displayed  by  the  officers 
and  men  of  this  detachment  in  the  following  language : 

" c  The  action  of  the  35  men  in  the  attack  made  upon  them  during 
the  night  of  October  24  can  not  be  commended  too  highly.  It  is 
true  that  these  men  were  in  pitch  darkness,  surrounded  by  ten  times 
their  number,  and  fighting  for  their  lives,  but  the  manner  in  which 
they  fought  during  that  long  night,  the  steady,  cool  discipline  that 
prevented  demoralization  is  remarkable.  Had  one  squad  failed,  not 
one  man  of  the  party  would  have  lived  to  tell  the  story.  The  actual 
assault  upon  the  enemy,  made  in  three  different  directions  and 
beginning  as  soon  as  the  light  permitted  them  to  see,  was  splendid. 
It  meant  success  or  utter  annihilation.  It  succeeded,  thanks  to  the 
splendid  examples  given  by  the  officers  and  noncommissioned  officers, 
supported  by  the  men.  Upshur  and  Ostermann  advancing  from 
two  directions  captured  Fort  Dipitie  with  a  total  of  13  Marines, 
putting  garrison  to  flight.  Demolished  and  burned  fort.  All  three 
squads  burned  all  houses  from  which  fire  had  been  coming.  I  be- 
lieve, therefore,  that  Captain  William  P.  Upshur,  First  Lieutenant 
Edward  A.  Ostermann,  and  Gunnery  Sergeant  Daniel  Daly  should 
be  given  medals  of  honor  for  this  particular  engagement  and  the 
work  of  the  following  day.' " 

ALBERT  VADAS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead;  for  extraor- 
dinary .bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 
(G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 


ROLL  OF   HONOK.  117 

JOSEPH  E.  VANTINE. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the 
attack  on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the 
fireroom  and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam 
from  injury  to  the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of 
the  casualty,  stood  firmly  at  his  post  and  was  conspicuous  in  his 
exertions  to  remedy  the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured 
boiler,  the  heat  being  so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire 
and  steam  that  he  was  compelled,  from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be 
relieved  every  few  minutes  until  the  work  was  accomplished."  (G.  O. 
17,  July  10,  1863.) 

HUDSON  VAN  ETTEN. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

PINKEKTON  E.  VAUGHN. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mississippi,  in  the  attack  on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of 
March  14,  1863;  commended  for  zeal  and  courage  displayed  in  the 
performance  of  unusual  and  trying  service  while  the  vessel  was 
aground  and  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire.  (G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

JAMES  W.  VEENEY. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  com- 
mended for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  oper- 
ations in  and  about  Cape  Fear  Eiver,  which  extended  from  Decem- 
ber 24,  1864,  to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of 
Fort  Fisher  and  Wilmington.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JACOB  VOLZ. 

Carpenter's  mate,  third  class,  United  States  Navy;  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  while  operating  against 
outlaws  on  the  island  of  Basilan,  P.  I.,  September  24,  1911.  (G.  O. 
138,  Dec.  13,  1911.) 

EOBEET  VOLZ. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 


118  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

MAURICE  WAGG. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island;  distinguished 
and  meritorious  conduct  during  the  night  of  the  foundering  of  the 
Monitor  off  Hatteras,  December  31,  1864.  Promoted  to  acting  mas- 
ter's mate.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

LIEUTENANT  EICHAED  WAINWEIGHT,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914 ;  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  command  of 
his  battalion ;  was  in  the  fighting  of  both  days,  and  exhibited  courage 
and  skill  in  leading  his  men  through  action.  In  seizing  the  custom- 
house he  encountered  for  many  hours  the  heaviest  and  most  perni- 
cious concealed  fire  of  the  entire  day,  but  his  courage  and  coolness 
under  trying  conditions  was  marked.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

E.  A.  WALKER. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20, 
to  July  16,  1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JAMES  A.  WALSH. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida;  for  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the  seizure  of  Vera  Cruz, 
Mexico,  April  21  and  22,  1914.  (G.  O.  101,  June  15,  1914.) 

MICHAEL  WALSH. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  heroism 
at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21,  1903.  (G.  O. 
145,  Dec.  26,  1903.) 

JAMES  WARD. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna,  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  being  wounded  and  or- 
dered below,  would  not  go,  but  rendered  much  aid  at  one  of  the  guns 
when  the  crew  was  disabled,  and  subsequently  remained  in  the  chains, 
heaving  the  lead  until  nearly  in  collision  with  the  rebel  ironclad 
Tennessee.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

DAVID  WARREN. 

Coxwain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  courage  and  com- 
mendable conduct  during  a  reconnoissance  of  the  harbor  and  water 
defense  of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25, 1864.  (G.  0. 45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 


BOLL  OF   HONOK.  119 

HENRY  S.  WEBSTER. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Susquehanna;  during  the  as- 
sault on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  remained  on  the  field  under 
fire  with  a  wounded  officer  until  aid  could  be  obtained  to  bring  him 
to  the  rear.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

CHARLES  H.  WEEKS. 

Captain  of  the  foretop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Susquehanna.  On 
the  21st  of  September,  1864,  the  U.  S.  S.  Montauk,  then  off  Charles- 
ton, was  discovered  to  be  on  fire  in  the  magazine  lightroom;  on 
which  occasion  Charles  H.  Weeks,  who  was  master-at-arms  of  the 
vessel,  displayed  great  presence  of  mind  and  rendered  valuable  serv- 
ices in  extinguishing  the  fire.  (G.  O.  84,  Oct.  3,  1867.) 

ALBERT  WEISBOGEL. 

Captain  of  the  mizzen  top;  gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard 
from  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia,  at  sea,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of 
the  crew  of  that  vessel  on  the  llth  of  January,  1874.  (G.  O.  207, 
Mar.  23, 1876.) 

SECOND    MEDAL. 

Captain  of  the  mizzen  top;  gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard 
from  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth,  at  sea,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  one 
of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the  27th  of  April,  1876.  (G.  O.  212, 
June  9, 1876.) 

ADAM  WEISSEL. 

Ship's  cook;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training  ship 
Minnesota,  at  Newport,  R.  L,  August  26,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until 
picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the  ship,  C.  Lorenze,  captain  of  the  fore- 
castle, who  had  fallen  overboard.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

WILLIAM  WELLS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  close  attention  to  duty 
as  leadsman  and  lookout  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning 
and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  Joined  the  Brooklyn  in  September, 
1861;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and 
with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans,  and 
on  board  of  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the  batteries  below 
Vicksburg  in  1862.  He  received  two  wounds  in  the  left  leg  and  a 
severe  one  in  the  head  in  the  engagements  with  Forts  Jackson  and 
St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862,  the  latter  causing  "  opacity  of  the  cornea 
and  loss  of  vision  of  the  right  eye,"  as  certified  by  the  surgeon  of  the 
Brooklyn.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  (G.  O.  45, 
Dec.  31, 1864.) 


120  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

WALTEK  S.  WEST. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O.  521,  July  7,  1899.) 

KARL  WESTA. 

Chief  machinist's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  North  Dakota; 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the 
fire  on  board  of  that  vessel  September  8,  1910.  (G.  O.  83,  Oct. 

AXEL  WESTERMARK. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  June  28  to  August  IT,  1900. 
(G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

GEORGE  H.  WHEELER. 

Ship  fitter,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery  and  extraor- 
dinary heroism  displayed  by  him  during  a  conflagration  in  Coquimbo, 
Chile,  January  20, 1909.  (G.  O.  18,  Mar.  19, 1909.) 

JOSEPH  WHITE. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with  Fort 
Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

DANIEL  WHITFIELD. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  remarkable  coolness  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  holding  on  to  the  lockstring  and  waiting  for  some  time 
whilst  alongside  of  the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee,  and  firing  that  the 
shot  might  enter  her  port.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

FRANKLIN  L.  WILCOX. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15, 
1865,  remaining  at  the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the 
mass  away.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

JULIUS  A.  R,  WILKE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  121 

cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy.    (G.  O.  521,  July  7, 1899.) 

HENEY  WILKES. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  picket  boat  No.  1,  which  destroyed 
the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 1864.  (G.  O. 
45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

PERKY  WILKES. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked  by 
field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed  in  Red  River,  May  5, 
1864.  He  remained  steadfast  at  the  wheel  until  it  was  disabled  by  the 
bursting  of  a  shell.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 1864.) 

ENSIGN  THEODORE  S.  WILKINSON,  JR.,  U.  S.  NAVY. 

For  distinguished  conduct  in  battle,  engagements  of  Vera  Cruz, 
April  21  and  22,  1914 :  Was  in  both  days'  fighting  at  the  head  of  his 
company  and  was  eminent  and  conspicuous  in  his  conduct,  leading 
his  men  with  skill  and  courage.  (G.  O.  177,  Dec.  4,  1915.) 

ANTONIO  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman;  for  courage  and  fidelity  Displayed  in  the  loss  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Huron,  November  24,  1877. 

ANTHONY  WILLIAMS. 

Sailmaker's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontooswc;  commended 
for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in 
and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24, 1864, 
to  January  25,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

AUGUSTUS  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  "  commended 
for  gallant  behavior  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15, 1865." 
(G.  O.  59,  June  22, 1865.) 

FIRST  LIEUTENANT  ERNEST  C.  WILLIAMS,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  in  the  face 
of  the  enemy  at  San  Francisco  deMacoris,  Dominican  Republic,  No- 
vember 29, 1916.  (G.  O.  289,  Apr.  27,  1917.) 


122  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

FKANK  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MarbleJiead,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  (G.  O. 
521,  July  7,  1899.) 

HENRY  WILLIAMS. 

Carpenter's  mate ;  for  going  over  the  stern  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Consti- 
tution, at  sea,  February  13,  1879,  during  a  heavy  gale,  and  perform- 
ing important  carpenter's  work  upon  her  rudder.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct. 
18,  1884.) 

JAY  WILLIAMS. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19,  1901.) 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  maintop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pawnee,  in  the  attack 
upon  Mathias  Point,  June  26,  1861 ;  "  gallantry  can  not  be  spoken  of 
in  too  high  terms ;  though  wounded  by  a  musket  ball  in  the  thigh,  he 
retained  the  charge  of  his  boat;  and  when  the  staff  was  shot  away 
held  the  stump  in  his  hand,  with  the  flag,  until  we  got  alongside  the 
Freedom"  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mohican,  in  the  action 
at  Hilton  Head,  November  7, 1861 ;  captain  of  11-inch  gun ;  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  cool  courage  and  pleasant,  cheerful  way  of  fighting, 
losing  few  shots  and  inspiring  his  gun's  crew  with  his  manner.  Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate.  (G.  0. 17,  July  10, 1863.) 

LOUIS  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Lacka- 
wanna,  March  16, 1883,  at  Honolulu,  Hawaiian  Islands,  and  rescuing 
from  drowning  Thomas  Moran,  landsman.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18, 1884.) 


BOLL  OF  HONOR.  123 

LOUIS  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  hold  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  William  Cruise,  who  had  fallen  overboard  at  Callao,  Peru, 
June  13,  1884.  (G.  O.  326,  Oct.  18,  1884.) 

PETEE  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monitor  in  the  fight  with  the 
Merrimac,  March  19,  1862;  promoted  to  acting  master's  mate  and 
subsequently  to  acting  ensign.  (G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

ROBERT  WILLIAMS. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  Yazoo 
River  expedition  December  23  to  27,  1862,  mentioned  by  his  com- 
manding officer  as  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various  actions." 
(G.  O.  11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 

WILLIAM  WILLIAMS. 

Landsman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor, 
November  16,  1863;  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the 
Lehigh  and  Nahant  in  an  open  boat  with  two  others,  being  at  the 
time  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire  from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor; 
advanced  in  his  rate.  (G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16,  1864.) 

GEORGE  WILLIS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tigress;  gallant  and  meri- 
torious conduct,  while  serving  on  the  Tigress,  on  the  night  of  Septem- 
ber 22,  1873,  off  the  coast  of  Greenland. 

RICHARD  WILLIS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with  Fort 
Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865.  (G.  O.  59,  June  22, 
1865.) 

AUGUST  WILSON. 

Boilermaker,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Puritan,  for  gallant 
conduct  at  the  time  of  the  collapse  of  one  of  the  crown  sheets  of 
boiler  E  of  that  vessel  July  1,  1897.  Wilson  wrapped  wet  cloths 
about  his  face  and  arms  and  entering  the  fireroom  opened  the  safety 
valve,  thus  removing  the  danger  of  disabling  the  other  boilers. 
(G.  O.  482,  Nov.  1,  1897.) 


124  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

KOSWELL  WINANS. 

First  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  and  for  eminent  and  conspicu- 
ous courage  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  action  at  Guaya- 
canes,  Dominican  Republic,  July  3,  1916.  (G.  O.  244,  Oct.  30,  1916.) 

EGBERT  B.  WOOD. 

Coxswain,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  temporarily  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863;  "behaved 
with  a  courage  and  coolness  that  could  not  be  surpassed ;  did  not  leave 
his  post,  although  he  had  received  a  severe  contusion  on  the  head  from 
a  partially-spent  ball,  and  ventured  in  an  open  boat  to  carry  a  hawser 
under  a  heavy  fire."  (G.  O.  IT,  July  10, 1863.) 

SAMUEL  WOODS. 

Seaman,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  temporarily  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863;  fought  his 
gun  with  the  most  determined  courage;  plunged  into  the  stream 
and  endeavored  to  save  a  shipmate  who  had  been  knocked  overboard 
by  a  shell,  and  was  conspicuous  for  his  tender  care  of  the  wounded. 
(G.  O.  17,  July  10,  1863.) 

JOHN  WOON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pittsburg,  in  an  engage- 
ment with  the  batteries  at  Grand  Gulf,  April  29,  1863;  "had  been 
confined  to  his  hammock  several  days  from  sickness,  yet  insisted  on 
and  took  command  of  the  gun  of  which  he  was  captain;  fought  it 
for  over  two  hours,  and  only  left  it  when  no  longer  able  to  stand; 
conduct  uniformly  good."  (G.  O.  IT,  July  10,  1863.) 

CHARLES  B.  WORAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida,  acting  as  aid  to  the  execu- 
tive officer  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864.  Dis- 
tinguished himself  for  his  cool  courage  and  carried  his  orders  intel- 
ligently and  correctly.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31,  1864.) 

EDWARD  WRIGHT. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  taking  of  New  Orleans,  April 
24  and  25,  1862.  Mentioned  with  "  praise  for  his  conduct."  (G.  O. 
11,  Apr.  3,  1863.) 


BOLL   OF   HONOR.  125 

WILLIAM  WRIGHT. 

Yeoman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticetto;  courage  and  com- 
mendable conduct  during  a  reconnoissance  of  the  harbor  and  water 
defenses  of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25,  1864.  (G.  O.  45,  Dec.  31, 

1864.) 

EDWARD  B.  YOUNG. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena;  during  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  he  was  captain  of  No.  3  gun  and  dis- 
played great  bravery  and  coolness  throughout  the  engagement. 
(G.  0.  59,  June  22,  1865.) 

FRANK  A.  YOUNG. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20 
to  July  16, 1900.  (G.  O.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

HORATIO  N.  YOUNG. 

Seaman  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor,  November  16, 
1863;  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the  Lehigh  and 
Nahant  in  an  open  boat,  being  at  the  time  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor.  Advanced  in  his  rating. 
(G.  O.  32,  Apr.  16, 1864.) 

WILLIAM  YOUNG. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga^  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip  and  the  taking  of  New  Orleans, 
April  24  and  25,  1862;  mentioned  with  "praise  for  his  conduct." 
(G.  0.  11,  Apr.  3, 1863.) 

WILLIAM  ZION. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  (G.  0.  55,  July  19, 1901.) 

WILLIAM  ZUIDERVELD. 

Hospital  apprentice,  first  class,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Florida; 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  during  the 
seizure  of  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico,  April  21,  1914.  (G.  O.  116,  Aug.  19, 
1914.) 

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